How do I identify an Art Deco scent bottle?

Art Deco scent bottles are distinguished by their geometric shapes, clean lines, and symmetrical patterns cut into the glass. They frequently utilise contrasting materials such as silver, enamel, and chrome alongside coloured glass. Porter marks, maker signatures, and hallmarks on the silver mounts often help confirm the period of manufacture.

How were perfume atomisers used?

Perfume atomisers were used to spray liquid fragrance evenly over the skin or clothing by pressing a flexible bulb attached to a metal tube. The internal mechanism draws the liquid up from the glass reservoir and converts it into a fine mist. They formed an essential part of the modern dressing table set during the early twentieth century.

Where were Czech glass bottles made?

Czech glass bottles from this era were produced in the Bohemia region, known for its long tradition of glassmaking. Local glassworks and designers created innovative pressed, cut, and coloured glass pieces for export. Works by prominent Czech designers often feature distinctive geometric profiling and vibrant glass colours.