Rare Coty "Informal Fragrance" Amphora Pottery Perfume Bottle -- Handmade Collectible by buying Zanesville Stoneware Company, Ohio, USA

In 1939, French perfume maker Coty created "Informal Fragrance" (eau de toilette) for everyday use, in several versions scented with their most popular fragrances. Compounded domestically, these were distributed in the U.S. in 1940 in buying pottery bottles Coty promoted as Greek-inspired amphora. Each piece was handmade by an artisan of the famous Zanesville Stoneware Company (Ohio). Bottle colors corresponded to the scent, and this teal green bottle would have held Emeraude, Chypre, or L'Origan. Take a whiff -- the decadent aroma is still there!

This 5-1/2" high Coty bottle is in ideal condition, with no chips or cracks. The Coty label is still on the bottom, describing suggested uses for informal fragrance. (The paper hang tag with fragrance name and the stopper are missing.) Typical of Zanesville pottery, the base clay has a yellowish tint, and the blended glazes have pinpops visible throughout. This silky-smooth jar ranges in color from teal green to light blue to gold with hints of pink. The interior is amber, with some crackling of the glaze.

This would be an amazing addition to a perfume bottle or a pottery collection, in space-saving size! We will wrap this antique treasure with care and ship quickly from our smoke-free mountain home. Thank you for shopping!