Decanter, Avon, The Capital Building, Tribute Aftershave Decanter, Amber Glass, Vintage

• Vintage Avon Figural The Capitol Building Tribute Aftershave Bottle, Empty Decanter, Amber Glass, Golden Dome, Patriotic Collectible, US History, (Discontinued)
• Vintage: 1970's - 1980's
• Details:  Another wonderful decanter from Avon, this one features the US Capitol Building in amber glass with a gold-tone dome. It was originally sold with Tribute Aftershave, this one is almost empty but it does have a little bit left, depending on use, you may want to wash it out.  It wasn't until the late 1960's that Avon perfume bottles were produced in novelty shapes like cars, dogs, and cats, which were specifically designed to be collected.  There is a condition issue, please see below for details.
• How To Use:  Makes a great display piece during patriotic holidays or election time.  If you are an Avon collector, this will make a very nice addition to your growing collection. 
• Material: Glass, Plastic (lid)
• Dimensions:  6.0 inches Tall, 2.75 inches by 3.0 inches at Base
• Condition: Vintage - Used.  Good Vintage Condition.  It is unfortunate that the small statue at the top of the lid, (the statue at the very peak of the U.S. Capitol Building is the Statue of Freedom) is bent.  We didn't dare straighten it, in case it would break.  We have kept the price low only for this reason as the rest of the decanter is absolutely perfect.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  All Sales Final.  Please remember these ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT NEW, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

For more than 80 years, Avon has been selling health and beauty products, personal care, jewelry, perfumes, clothing, and many other items.  Sometimes they package their products in beautiful decanters and other glassware that have become a favorite of collectors.  In the mid 1960's, Avon began producing novelty containers for perfumes.  Collectors loved the new products, and Avon began creating more collectibles to draw in their customers.  In 1966, Avon introduced a cologne for men called Leather, which came in a boot-shaped bottle, which was the one of the earliest novelty decanters the company produced. In 1968, Avon found success selling men's Sterling Six aftershave in a bottle shaped like classic roadster car, the container sold so well, Avon came up with more whimsical ways to hold fragrances. Besides early cars, Avon made bottles for perfume, aftershave, cologne, bath oils, and lotions in the shapes of race cars, trucks, boats, and ships, which came in a range of glass colors.  Avon started selling dinnerware, glasses and other home items starting in 1975 with the ruby red 1876 Cape Cod Collection. These collections were so successful that Avon continued releasing different glassware and dinnerware collections for many years.