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« on: November 01, 2007, 08:03:07 PM » |
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Hi Can anyone please tell me what this was used for? It is made in France has Houbigant on the base, my first thought was that it was a kerosene lampbase....but i dont really know....Kev  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2007, 08:53:08 PM » |
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Houbigant is a Parisian parfumier. Is it small enough for a perfume bottle?
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2007, 09:14:04 PM » |
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Hi Christine Its 14.5cms tall so just under 6 inches, it is oval, so that would be quite large for a scent bottle....Kev |
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2007, 09:27:33 PM » |
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Would work for bath oil or similar though
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2007, 09:27:54 PM » |
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eau de cheval???
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2007, 09:37:54 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2007, 09:45:13 PM » |
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No numbers on this one Christine see piccy
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2007, 07:17:06 AM » |
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That probably depended on who was making their bottle for them at any given time - bottle makers seem to be 10 a centime
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