VTG 1930s 1940s Prince Matchabelli KATHERINE THE GREAT Perfume ½ 0.50 Oz FROSTED

Description

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I have a long history in the fragrance industry and am both a member of the International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) and an avid collector of vintage and antique scents. My items are smoke-free and guaranteed authentic.
Up for immediate purchase is this profoundly rare, mid-to-late 1930s to early 1940s vintage, approximately 80 percent full, guaranteed original and authentic, made in the USA, Katherine the Great perfume splash housed in frosted crown figural glass bottle with frosted glass stopper in a dainty 0.50-ounce (1/2 ounce or 15ml) size by Prince Matchabelli. This bottle style was sold before and during World War II. All photos were taken in natural light at
40x magnification
to best highlight overall item condition. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured.
Please Note
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There are two extremely tiny flea bites located on the middle seam on one of the horizontal crown sections. Although not visible to the naked eye, it does feel like a slight rough patch when running a fingertip across this area. In addition, the paper label that was once affixed to the base is missing. The scent whispering from the neck of this bottle is absolutely magnificent. The contents are an exquisite clear amber coloration with no murkiness, floaties, or syrupy consistency.
Prince Matchabelli Corporate History
1924: Prince Georges Matchabelli and Princess Norina Matchabelli found Les Parfums du Prince Matchabelli.
1926:
Prince Matchabelli Perfumery Company is established.
1931: The Matchabellis divorce.
1935: Prince Matchabelli dies.
1936: Prince Matchabelli is sold to Saul Ganz (D. Lizner & Co.) and his son, Paul, is appointed president.
1941: Prince Matchabelli is sold to Vicks Chemical Company.
1958: Prince Matchabelli is sold to Chesebrough-Ponds.
1986: Chesebrough-Ponds is acquired by Unilever.
1993: The Chesebrough-Ponds division of Unilever sells Prince Matchabelli to Parfums de Coeur, Ltd.
2012: Parfums de Coeur is acquired by Yellow Wood Partners, a private equity firm, and renamed PDC Brands. The Prince Matchabelli product line is discontinued.
Launched in 1935, Katherine the Great is classified as a floral oriental scent and features top notes of Calabrain bergamot and lily of the valley; middle notes of carnation, orange blossom, spices, rose, and mimosa on a base of Abyssinian ambergris, Tibetan musk, Abyssinian civet, Mysore sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, and East Indian Vetiver. This fragrance was named both to honor Catherine the Great – Russia’s last-reigning empress and as a tribute to wildcat-tempered star, Grace Moore, “queen of the stage.” It was advertised as “feminine with a touch of vixen.”
Shipping
Your item will be carefully packed in a sturdy box. I do not skimp on packing materials. For special shipping needs, please contact me. Shipping is free within the USA.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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Return Policy
My goal is for you to be pleased with your experience. Please contact me via eBay’s messaging system and I will take proper care of you. To qualify for a full refund, the seller must receive the returned item in the exact condition in which the seller originally sent the item. Returns with usage, damage, or leakage caused by the buyer (i.e. ruined boxes and/or labels; broken or tampered-with cording, stoppers, and/or seals) do not qualify for a full refund. In the extremely rare instance where the seller has reason to believe the original contents were either altered or removed/replaced by the buyer then no refund will be provided. Buyers who abuse the return policy or falsify item condition will be blocked from future transactions and reported to eBay.
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