Antique giant display bottle of the cologne 'Maderas de Oriente' by Myrurgia (Barcelona), with a capacity of 1 liter. This is a monumental piece of Spanish perfumery history, designed under the aesthetics of the Art Deco style during the 1920s. These oversized bottles were exclusively intended for window displays in luxury pharmacies and perfume shops of the era.
History of the object: Founded in Barcelona by Esteban Monegal in 1916, the house of Myrurgia stood out for its artistic avant-garde and collaboration with great designers. The 'Maderas de Oriente' line (originally launched in 1918) became its greatest international success. The stepped design of this glass bottle evokes oriental ziggurats, a classic motif of the Art Deco visual repertoire.
Technical details and condition:
- Period: 1920s
- Technique: Molded glass with stepped shoulders
- Dimensions: Height: 22 cm (8.66 inches) | Width: 18 cm (7.08 inches) | Depth: 5 cm (1.96 inches)
- Capacity: 1 Liter (33.8 oz)
- Materials: Glass, Wood
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation for its age. The glass is structurally intact, with no cracks. It retains the original front label with a natural patina and the name of the firm embossed on the base. At the bottom remains the characteristic original piece of sandalwood and a residue of the period liquid.
Collectible value: This piece represents a historical document of the golden age of Spanish industrial design, highly coveted by perfume museums and collectors of Art Deco design bottles.
Note: This item is sold exclusively as a collectible and historical decoration piece. Due to its age and nature, no exchanges or returns are accepted.
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