{"product_id":"19th-c-blue-glass-perfume-bottle","title":"19th c. Blue Glass Perfume Bottle","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eLachrymatory or perfume bottle??\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve seen these referred to as “tear catchers” for years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis term seems to have come from the small bottles found in ancient Roman and Greek tombs that people speculated to be vessels that mourners would cry into (though there is a lack of evidence that this is true). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe all know how the Victorians loved their ancient history, so perhaps this myth\/theory was perpetuated during this time and became associated with these bottles as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI haven’t been able to find any historical evidence of these perfume bottles actually being used for this kind of mourning ritual, but I like to keep an open mind, so please send me any sources you might have! I’m fascinated by how certain myths and practices have begun and I’m always eager to learn more ✨\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne thing is for certain, however—these were used as perfume bottles historically (there’s even a bit of dried, but still fragrant perfume left in one of these!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eThis particular bottle is bit more unusual due to its vibrant blue color. It has the characteristic shape and gold painted design, with the addition of some white painted flowers. The original stopper is still present! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 3\/4\" long including stopper\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\/8\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition with minor age-related wear. Stopper is somewhat loose and prone to coming out of the top of the bottle. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973546352890,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_5153.jpg?v=1785697744","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/19th-c-blue-glass-perfume-bottle","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}