A small antique lithographed tin bottle for the perfume Florient, subtitled "Flowers of the Orient," produced by Colgate & Co. in New York. The polychrome decoration with stylized floral motifs, inspired by the then-fashionable Orientalism, is characteristic of early 20th-century American advertising designs. The bottle retains its original screw-top metal cap and testifies to the rise of perfumes and cosmetics aimed at an international clientele.
✦ Origin: United States ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910–1920 ✦ Dimensions: 5.5 × 3.5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal and metal ✦ Condition: Wear and tear signs of wear and tear, plug present, sound structure
An iconic vintage advertising bottle from the world of American perfumery, prized for its orientalist design and ideal for a collection of vintage cosmetics or international advertising.
