Jaytho Flask c1928

This tall, flask-style bottle was originally designed and produced by René Lalique starting in 1928. Known in the Lalique catalog as the "JAYTHO - 4" model, it is detailed in the reference book by Marcilhac, "René Lalique" (Paris 2011, p. 938). The bottle is made of colorless, mold-blown glass, partially frosted with sepia patination. This design features stylized tulip and leaf decorations, similar to those on the smaller Jaytho bottles used for parfum. A tulip-shaped glass stopper crowns the bottle, harmonizing with the molded floral motif. This flask-style bottle was available in one size only, holding 7.5 oz, and standing just over 6 inches tall. Each bottle is marked "Made in France," signifying its origin.

The JAYTHO - 4 model was used for the Jaytho fragrance "French Lilac," associated with the Jay Thorpe department store. Given the bottle's generous size, it was intended for eau de toilette or eau de cologne, both of which are typically used liberally on the body. Later iterations of this model featured labels for eau de parfum, such as the fragrance "It's Gorgeous."

Non-Lalique produced bottles of similar design also exist, though they are of lesser quality. These imitations can be identified by the absence of the vertically placed "Jaytho" name on the front, a feature present on genuine Lalique bottles. Additionally, while these non-Lalique bottles are molded with "Bottle Made in France" on the base, the specific glassworks responsible for their production remain unidentified. These distinctions help collectors and enthusiasts differentiate between authentic Lalique pieces and their lesser-quality counterparts.

 Lalique Bottles:

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Non-Lalique Bottles:

Mechant Mais Charmant by Jaytho c1927

This small bottle was originally designed and produced by René Lalique for Jaytho, the signature perfume brand of the Jay Thorpe department store. Production began in 1927, and it is listed in the Lalique catalog raisonné as the "JAYTHO - 2" model. The bottle is also known as the "Méchant Mais Charmant" bottle, named after one of the two perfumes it was designed to hold. The phrase "Méchant Mais Charmant" translates to "naughty but charming" in French, reflecting the playful and alluring nature of the scent.

Crafted from colorless, mold-blown glass, the bottle is partially frosted with sepia patination, enhancing its elegant appearance. The design features stylized tulip and leaf decorations, with the name Jaytho subtly molded into one of the lower leaves. Each bottle is topped with a tulip-shaped glass stopper that complements the overall aesthetic. Designed to hold parfum, these bottles were produced in two sizes: approximately 7.5 cm and 10 cm. The base of each bottle is marked with the signature "R. Lalique France," signifying its authenticity.

Non-Lalique bottles of similar design but lesser quality also exist. These can be distinguished by the absence of the "R. Lalique France" signature, bearing instead inscriptions like "Made in France" or "Bottle Made in France" on the base. The origins of these non-Lalique bottles remain unknown, but they are slightly larger, measuring 15 cm and 12.5 cm. The quality and craftsmanship of these imitations do not match the high standards of the original Lalique creations.

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Bouquet de Faunes by Guerlain c1922

 Bouquet de Faunes by Guerlain: Created in 1922 by Jacques Guerlain. Originally created to perfume furs.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women dominated with leather and musk notes. The original color of the parfum was tinted green, probably with chlorophyll which was a common perfume tinting dye at the time. Today, you will find that the perfume will have aged into a deep brown color over the years due to the natural oxidization of the ingredients, namely vanilla. If it still retains its green shade, it is most likely a factice (dummy bottle) filled with colored water, so buyer beware.

• Top notes:  neroli, suede, jasmine 
• Middle notes: bouvardia, orris, marjoram, rose, amber, carnation
• Base notes: musk, vanilla, tonka bean

The Pharmaceutical Era, 1924:

"A new odor, called Bouquet de Faunes is being announced. It seems that M. Guerlain was strolling one morning in the gardens of the Tuilleries and he came upon the famous statue of the faun with flowers grouped about its base. The grace of the faun standing in a bed of flowers and the sweet odors of the blossoms fresh upon the morning air were inspiration enough for this.This extract is sold in beautiful bottles made by the versatile Lalique, each bearing in four places the face of the faun."

 

Bottles:

Presented in the Bouquet de Faunes frosted flacon (parfum) by René Lalique et Cie. It was the ONLY flacon produced by Lalique for Guerlain.

Garden & Home Builder,Volume 46, 1928:

"Bouquet de Faunes from Guerlain is an odor of elegance in a frosted vase."

The Flacon Lalique was used from 1925 to 1963 and was created by Rene Lalique to only hold extraits of Bouquet de Faunes and Jasmin. The Neo-Classical maiden’s face on the front of the bottle is derived from the decoration on the entryway of the Guerlain boutique at 68 Avenue Champs-Elysées, Paris, France. One of the masks has the name "Guerlain Paris" molded underneath it.

• 80ml/2.7 oz - 9.7cm/3.82" (1925-1963) 
• 125ml/4.2 oz - 11cm/4.33" (1925-1958) 
• 250ml/8.4 oz - 13.5cm/5,.31" (1925-1960) 
• 1925-1940: 1st version with waves (whirlwinds) just below neck 
• 1940-1963: 2nd flat version without waves (whirlwinds), marked "Made in France" on the foot

Grace by D'Orsay c1914

Grâce d'Orsay 12 centimeters tall overall rectangular bottle with triangle center section and a highly stylized shoulder design elements the entire presentation combining parts of both the passing art nouveau and the coming art deco style. D'Orsay Circa 1914 France. 

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