ANTIQUE ART GLASS GOLD GILT LACHRYMATORY TEAR CATCHER MOURNING LAY DOWN BOTTLE

Description

ANTIQUE ART GLASS GOLD GILT LACHRYMATORY TEAR CATCHER MOURNING LAY DOWN BOTTLE. Also called a “Throw Away Scent Bottle”. Condition is "Used".
Victorian Glass Perfume Bottle/Flask/Vial
Rare Antique Victorian Lachrymatory Tear Catcher Glass Perfume /Scent Bottle This is a rare Victorian lachrymatory clear glass vial, The glass is Painted with a striking gold pattern, It has its original glass stopper; These vials were used to hold scent and were sometimes worn around the neck or simply held. They are also known as tear catchers, oxford lavender bottles or tear bottles. The vial has flat sides so can be laid down. These bottles originated in Roman times when the tears of someone mourning the passing of a loved one would be caught in the vial and then placed within the coffin . In Victorian times there was resurgence in their popularity, when they became more elaborately decorated.
Dimensions:
Length: approx 7.5”
(Measurements and weights where specified are approximate)
CONDITION
All in lovely original condition the gold pattern is missing in places but this doesn't detract from the beauty of this item.
Please see all pictures as they form part of description.
All Antique items will show some signs of wear, which only adds to the history of the object.
This bottle has a ruff edge on one bottom corner, please see pic.