W-79-0422
English Victorian Enamelled Blown Glass Phial Tear Catcher Scent Bottle
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DETAILS
This type of bottle is sometimes called a lachrymatory bottle or tear catcher. It is a romantic myth that these bottles were used to collect tears during the mourning period during the Victorian era. This form of bottle was actually a disposable perfume bottle made in Italy for the English market.
STYLE
Victorian
COLOR(S)
Red and blue enamel on clear glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
DATE
Late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 0.5 Depth 0.5 Height 7 inches
