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I am trying to determine the origins of this antique perfume bottle. It looks very much like Lalique's dancing nudes but there is no signature on the bottle anywhere. This is a hexagon shaped bottle and the glass appears to be frosted or leaded. The seam goes to the top and over. There are no threads or rings on the mouth, indicating it was a cork type of top or similar.
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Hi, just a short note of encouragement. Hang in there! You've got something none of us has ever seen before, and it might take a while before someone comes along who has a lead or a firm ID - like you did for me. Thanks again for everything. I keep looking. Kind regards, miKKo
Thank you! I am glad our tip was helpful to you. We wonder if ours is a product of the Melba co. but have not found a match.
If anyone has any links to sites that might be helpful, please feel free to post them.
Hi, I don't know if this will help, but it's worth a try. There's a great website on vintage vanity cases. I unexpectedly found there some Lalique info for which I have been searching a long time. They discuss what I think might well be your firm, and the discussion might well provide you with some leads. The website link: http://collectingvintagecompacts.blogspot.com/2011/06/melba-part-2-death-of-founder-death-of.html?z#!/2011/05/melba-part-1-rise-of-chicago-cosmetics.html
By the way, this website reminds me a lot of Cleopatra's Boudoir - filled with information. Best wishes for success! Kind regards, miKKo
Hello, there! Any progress?