Historical Flacons, Porcelain Watch Flacon, Curiosities of Perfume History, 1900 – 1920

Immerse yourself in the fascinating criminal history of the Cologne fragrance industry with this extraordinary set of 2 historical curiosities from the turn of the century around 1900. The first piece of this curious ensemble is a flat, angular glass bottle with dimensions of approx. 8.3 x 5 x 2 cm and an original aluminum screw cap, inside whose bottle neck authentic historical cork remains can still be found. The heavily yellowed paper label impresses with a fine decorative graphic and the text: "Original Haus Altermarkt 54 Johann Maria Farina" as well as a stamp fragment where "Nach französ..." can still be recognized; the bottom of the bottle features an embossed volume specification of approx. 25 ccm.

The second highlight is a beautiful, rare watch flacon made of noble white porcelain with dimensions of approx. 8 x 6 x 2 cm. This showpiece displays a detailed colored view of the Cologne Cathedral on the front with the inscription "Dom zu Cöln", and a small production defect in the porcelain is visible at the bottom edge. On the back of the bottle is the fraudulent, curved inscription "Johann Maria Farina – Dr. E. Meitzen am Dom zu Köln". Decorated with elegant fine gold painting on the sides and on the bottle neck, this porcelain flacon is crowned by a magnificent hollow metal dispenser with a cork sleeve, which has the shape of a sculptured crown.

Signs of wear corresponding to age. The flacons are offered without a display. Both bottles are empty and are in a charming age-appropriate condition. Secure this rare, complete lot of living plagiarism history, which is sure to be a conversation starter in any showcase and is an absolute must-have for collectors of historical perfume curiosities.