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.
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