ANTIQUE SILVER ATOMISERS

The first 'atomiser nozzle' was invented in 1887 by Dr Thomas DeVilbiss, who used it to administer medicine to the back of his patients throats. The idea was a success, and he started manufacturing atomiser nozzles for other uses, with the first mention of a perfume atomiser being recorded around 1890 in France. Much rarer than the perfume, or scent, bottle, a silver atomiser makes an ideal dressing table accessory, with good condition early examples being highly sought after.