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Here is a breakdown of the background, style, and identity for each of the four perfume bottles:
1. Traditional Egyptian Hand-Blown Glass Bottles
The three taller glass bottles on the left (Maroon, Purple, and Clear) are classic Egyptian hand-blown Pyrex glass perfume bottles.
The Craftsmanship: These are handcrafted by glass artisans in Egypt utilizing traditional glass-blowing techniques. They feature delicate, hand-painted 24K gold accents and patterns baked right into the glass.
The Stoppers: Each bottle includes an elongated, twist-style glass applicator (dauber) that doubles as the decorative finial top.
Collectibility: They are highly popular as souvenir collectibles and vanity decor. Individual vintage bottles of this style typically sell for anywhere between $10 and $25 depending on their complexity and condition.
2. Greek Mythological Enamel Perfume Bottle (with Stand)The smallest, black amphora-style bottle on the right is a vintage Venus Series miniature perfume bottle from Greece.
The Design: It is made of black glazed porcelain or ceramic and features a classical ancient Greek pottery transfer design depicting hand-painted mythological figures. The bottle rests on a distinctive, removable brass tripod stand.
The Label: It still retains its original paper/foil tag showing "Type ANAIS", indicating it originally contained a concentrated perfume oil formulated to mimic the famous Anais Anais fragrance by Cacharel. These were widely manufactured in Greece during the 1970s and 1980s by cosmetics firms like Pallini Attiki.
Collectibility: Because it retains both its original brass stand and paper fragrance tag, this bottle is highly desirable to vintage vanity collectors.
The approximate heights for each perfume bottle are:
Tall Maroon & Gold Bottle (Image 5): 5.2 inches tall (starts near the 0.5-inch mark and reaches up to 5.7 inches).
Purple Glass Bottle (Image 4): 4.0 inches tall (starts near the 0.5-inch mark and reaches up to 4.5 inches).
Clear & Gold Striped Bottle (Image 3): 4.0 inches tall (starts near the 0.5-inch mark and reaches up to 4.5 inches).
Black Amphora Bottle with Stand (Image 2): 2.7 inches tall (starts near the 0.8-inch mark and reaches up to 3.5 inches).