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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