{"product_id":"19th-c-large-glass-perfume-bottle-some-remaining-dried-perfume","title":"19th c. Large Glass Perfume Bottle (some remaining dried perfume)","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, likely as temporary vessels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eThis bottle is extra large and has its original stopper in place, secured to the bottle so it will not be list (likely how it originally was purchase!). It even has some remaining dried perfume inside, and you can smell the fragrance. It has the characteristic shape and gold painted design. \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\"\u003e8\" long including the 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 overall with some minor age-related wear. \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":49973548908794,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_5168.jpg?v=1785697827","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/19th-c-large-glass-perfume-bottle-some-remaining-dried-perfume","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}