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Posted 5 months ago

Lostinspace
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Hi,

I just bought theses two items from Goodwill. I though they looked interesting. As you can see, the point screws off so that it can be filled with something. They weigh about 2.5 lbs each and the inside glass looks quite thick. Does anyone know what theses are and what they are/were used for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

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1. likerocks, 4 months, 28 days ago
   those look like oilers to me-little oil cans for sewing machines probably, they are cool-I have never seen any thing like these before, great thrift store find!
   Lori
2. czechman, 4 months, 28 days ago
   Hi, i have a bottle similar to yours i posted on here recently and was told were old scent bottle from czechoslovakia which is very possible i also have a hunch they could be barbers bottles...have a look at my pics and take a look at mine... Gary
3. Lostinspace, 4 months, 27 days ago
   Thank you all for the help. Now I can see how they may be oilers or scent bottles. Czechman, I looked at your bottle and it's beautiful. I love the dark glass. If nothing else, doing the research on these items led me to this website. I am hooked and thrilled to see all of the wonderful items people have and love. I look forward to future finds and posting the pics. Thanks again for the help.
   HAPPY NEW YEAR and happy hunting to all!
   
   
4. AR8Jason, 4 months, 20 days ago
   They are not oilers if they are 2.5 pounds each in weight. The oilers referred to can be held in the palm of your hand. It is good to put something in the photo for size reference or give the size in the listing.
   
   They MAY be for Barbers Bottles holding scented water. That makes much more sense.
5. Lostinspace, 4 months, 20 days ago
   You're right. Yesterday I found something on ebay that looks similar. They describe it as a vintage middle eastern scent oil bottle cruet silver, glass. Check out the ebay bottle and tell me if you agree.
   I'll make sure to do the size reference thingy next time.
   
6. AR8Jason, 4 months, 20 days ago
   To check out the E-Bay auction a auction number is needed or better yet a link pasted here.
7. czechman, 4 months, 20 days ago
   AR8Jason i have a similar bottle like these two i have a feeling your correct about the barbers bottle can you take a look at mine as well? thnx in advance
8. Lostinspace, 4 months, 19 days ago
   These are the similar bottles I recently found on ebay.
   
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Middle-Eastern-Perfume-Bottles-Set-Two-/150717539592?pt=Antiques_Decorative_Arts&hash=item2317772508
   
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MIDDLE-EASTEN-SCENT-OIL-BOTTLE-CRUET-SILVER-glass-/150581190225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230f569e51
9. AR8Jason, 4 months, 19 days ago
   For the day when those auctions are no longer available ...
   Middle Eastern Scent/perfume bottles.
   Barber Bottles were used in Barber Shops as a lot of scent was used in a days time. In the Middle East, the lack of water and the heat resulted in men wearing a lot of cologne. As these don't fit the image of most Western Barber Bottles, I would tend to believe these served the same purpose for a well off Middle Eastern male, holding cologne/scent.

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