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of Bond No. 9 New York Fragrances. Bond No. 9 was launched in 2003 to restore
artistry to perfumery and to create a scent for each neighborhood in New York with
over 60 fragrances in their line today. It is a top selling globally recognized luxury
brand and has a major following among collectors.
The main attraction and “not to be missed by collectors” is the Perfume Bottle
& Vanity Show and Sale. The show boasts the largest showroom of breath-taking,
exquisite, vintage perfume bottles and vanity items found anywhere. The annual
show is open to the public on Saturday, May 6th, along with
other events such as Collecting Perfume Bottles 101 an
educational program, and a Flea Market of Vanity Items
loaded with bargains and deals.
One of the highlights of the convention will be on
Friday evening, May 5th with the world renowned,

IPBA Members…In a League of Their Own longest-running Perfume Bottle Auction in the US -
bringing beautiful and unusual perfume bottles and
vanity items to the auction block where items will
The International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) announces their 29 reach hammer prices from one hundred dollars to
th
annual convention with a fun, intellectual Ivy League theme of “IPBA thousands or tens of thousands. The charming and
Members…In a League of Their Own” as the convention will be entertaining, Nicholas Dawes, an Antiques Roadshow
in the beautiful “Garden State” of New Jersey in prestigious celebrity, will return again this year as auctioneer. This
Princeton, from May 4-7, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency. The annual incredibly exciting evening should not to be missed and is
convention will focus on the science and artistry of the fragrance open to the public. Items in the Auction can be viewed at:
industry at the IPBA’s biggest event of the year which attracts www.perfumebottlesauction.com.
many members from countries such as Australia, Switzerland, The IPBA is sponsoring a Perfume Bottle Design Contest
England, France and Portugal. which is open to all artisans, not just IPBA members; the official
Richard Mamez, President of Lampe Berger will be
rules are found on the IPBA website. The event was a big success last
the keynote speaker, discussing a hundred years of year with entries from Cypress, Australia, Croatia, Turkey and Portugal. Ten
history for the Lampe Berger Company. The company of the top design entries will be displayed in the showroom and the winner
which is best known for their perfume burning lamps, will be announced on May 6th at the convention. Convention goers should
began in 1898 with a diffusing invention. Each lamp expect to see exciting new perfume bottle designs showcased.
is associated with incredible designers and major The IPBA creates enjoyable, interesting and educational events for its
manufacturers such as Cristal de Baccarat, Emile members and the public alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and be
Gallė, and Renė Lalique. Some of these beautiful amazed by gorgeous perfume bottles and vanity items.
lamps were owned by famous notables like Coco For a list of events open to the public or for more information contact
Chanel, Colette, Jean Cocteau and Picasso. Teri Wirth at 407-973-0783 or vicepresident@perfumebottles.org. Visit
A special presentation will be given by Laurice the IPBA website at www.perfumebottles.org.
Rahmė, who is the founder, creator and president
Photos: Auction photos Courtesy of Ken Leach
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