Vintage Avon find

[HoosierTrooper]

I know there are fans of Avon products here so I thought I'd share. Found this full bottle of Spicy for, as you can see, the princely sum of $1.50 at a Goodwill store. If you look closely you can see the layer of dust still visible. The screw off lid was so tight I wasn't sure it would even come off without breaking it.

The piece of tape has some writing on it that I can't make out, possibly from a yard sale many years ago.

Smells great! Very similar to Old Spice, maybe just a tad less strong.

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[flycbyrd]

I love finding them with the after shave still in them, and at a price like that I just have to say I definetly would have snatched it too. I never find them under 6 usually.

[mswait]

Nice bottle. Hope you have a prominent place set out for in in your den

[sandmountainslim]

Spicy was a FINE aftershave :thumbup1:
I have a couple bottles of it myself....may use it tonight due to your post.
Wp

[MarkStar]

When I was just a wee lad, I used to think all those fancy bottles on the barber's shelf must contain pure liquid magic. :001_cool:

I just picked this one up last week, full and still in the box...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/Other%20toys/DSC01425.jpg

BONUS: It smells awesome!

[HoosierTrooper]

Very nice! I've found a few empty Wild Country decanters, I remember using it back in probably the 80's.


When I was just a wee lad, I used to think all those fancy bottles on the barber's shelf must contain pure liquid magic. :001_cool:

I just picked this one up last week, full and still in the box...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/Other%20toys/DSC01425.jpg

BONUS: It smells awesome!

[sandmountainslim]

I lucked up and found 28 FULL Avon AS bottles from the seventies a couple years back :thumbup: For TWENTY BUCKS at a flea mkt and all of em still fresh! I will be living in the seventies for a while.
Wp

[HoosierTrooper]

I lucked up and found 28 FULL Avon AS bottles from the seventies a couple years back :thumbup: For TWENTY BUCKS at a flea mkt and all of em still fresh! I will be living in the seventies for a while.
Wp

Time to break out the bell bottoms and tie dyed shirts!

[Skrymr]

I recently found a Touring 'T' in goodwill for $3. Still full of Deep Woods. :thumbup:

[mretzloff]

Nice bottle. I think the vintage Avon aftershaves had some of the most interesting bottles around.

[Elecid]

That's a cool bottle! I found one of these:

http://pics.hoobly.com/thumbs/DXJKEK3U2SA17KX9VE.jpg

from 1965 at an antique mall this weekend.

[HoosierTrooper]

Found some more Avon. This one was $2 and is full of Windjammer, kind of a mild fragrance. I like it.

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[sandmountainslim]

I feel compelled to use Spicy or Deep Woods tonight!
Wp

[HoosierTrooper]

OK, this is getting fun now. Yesterday evening found two more at local thrift stores. The Whale Oil Lamp is full up to the top row of beads, 85-90% I'd guess, with Wild Country and you can see the level of Oland in the chess piece. Not really sure I care for the Oland scent but for $1 I couldn't pass it up. The Wild Country was setting with several empty Avon decanters priced at $1.49, not really sure why it was only 69 cents.

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[MarkStar]

Nice! :thumbup1:

I've got another on the way but my son has already claimed it. :blink:

I will get some pictures though. It's one I remember my father having in the bathroom when I was young. :biggrin1:

[mattymatt]

I found this full bottle of Avon Tribute today at an antique mall for 50 cents!

[mandoman]

that’s old school :thumbup:

[man00ver]

I'm inspired to hit the antique shops here in Braselton now. I've hit two so far, and I grabbed this fun decanter full of Wild Country. Fore!

[mattymatt]

I love the golf bag bottle!:thumbup:

[Deltaboy]

I found 15 Avon bottles this week but they were all empty. :sad:

[willyb]

saw a listing on my local craigslist yesterday for a lot of 20-25 of these. wonder if i should go grab it.. hmmmm:blink:

[willyb]

if anyone is looking for a specific one let me know. I just stumbled upon the motherload. I dont collect these.

[willyb]

OLD AVON DECANTERS
Model A, Fielders Choice, Bucking Bronco, Packard Roadster, The General 4

-4-0, Th Sure Winner Racing Car, Mount Vernon Plate With Soaps, Imari,

Seashell Decanter With Skin So Soft, Hana Gasa, Persian Wood, Frisky

Friends, Winchester, Snug Cub, Country Goose, Country Lantern, Stanley

Steamer Tai Winds, Stanley Steamer Wild Country, Bicentennial Plate With

Soaps, Spirit Of Saint Louis, 2 Side Wheelers Spice Aftershave, Rolls Royce,

Remember When Radio, White Lilac, Fire Fighter 1910, Cement Mixer, Liberty

Bell, Apple Blossom, Traveling Arbutus, Vantastic, Dune Buggy, Cable Car,

Devotee, 1876 Centennial Express, Remember When Gas Pump, Viking

Discovery, Traveling Arbutus, Faucets, Golden Bamboo Vase, Fluttering

Fancy, Revolutionary Cannon, Honeysuckle Spray, 1979 Anniversary

Keepsake,

[Bruce Wayne]

There is some Avon mens stuff in the local antiques mall, I might just have to go pick it up, depending on price.

[man00ver]

Did some more antiquing today...


English Bulldog Meerschaum Pipe (Wild Country, full)
Ten-Point Buck (Wild Country, 10% full)
Pot-Bellied Stove (Excalibur AS, full)
Horseshoe (Spicy AS, 90% full)
THE PRIZE: 1986 Centennial Statue of Liberty (Bold Spice AS, full)

[StillShaving]

THE PRIZE: 1986 Centennial Statue of Liberty (Bold Spice AS, full)

Where does the A/S come out, does lady liberty unscrew from the base as a whole, or does just her head come off? :ohmy: Lots of other interesting bottles in this thread too.

[man00ver]

Where does the A/S come out, does lady liberty unscrew from the base as a whole, or does just her head come off? :ohmy: Lots of other interesting bottles in this thread too.

The radiant lady pops right off her pedestal, which is the actual bottle. Disappointingly, it only contains 1.75 oz of the very nice-smelling Bold Spice. This one was new-in-box; the statue was actually still in a sealed plastic baggie until I "liberated" her for display, and the screw-top may never have been turned until my curious nose forced the issue. I'll soon be putting that juice to use!

[HoosierTrooper]

Are all of these full?!?!?!?!


OLD AVON DECANTERS
Model A, Fielders Choice, Bucking Bronco, Packard Roadster, The General 4

-4-0, Th Sure Winner Racing Car, Mount Vernon Plate With Soaps, Imari,

Seashell Decanter With Skin So Soft, Hana Gasa, Persian Wood, Frisky

Friends, Winchester, Snug Cub, Country Goose, Country Lantern, Stanley

Steamer Tai Winds, Stanley Steamer Wild Country, Bicentennial Plate With

Soaps, Spirit Of Saint Louis, 2 Side Wheelers Spice Aftershave, Rolls Royce,

Remember When Radio, White Lilac, Fire Fighter 1910, Cement Mixer, Liberty

Bell, Apple Blossom, Traveling Arbutus, Vantastic, Dune Buggy, Cable Car,

Devotee, 1876 Centennial Express, Remember When Gas Pump, Viking

Discovery, Traveling Arbutus, Faucets, Golden Bamboo Vase, Fluttering

Fancy, Revolutionary Cannon, Honeysuckle Spray, 1979 Anniversary

Keepsake,

[willyb]

honestly hoosier i dont know, i would expect some full some not. i thought about driving to meet with thr person who has them for sale, if any BnB members wanted specific onesM I could buy them then ship, not looking to make any profit but just lend a hand. But i think the only way it would work is if I bought them all, listed exact details on each on on BST etc....doubtfull i will get to it

[MarkStar]

Nice! :thumbup1:

I've got another on the way but my son has already claimed it. :blink:

I will get some pictures though. It's one I remember my father having in the bathroom when I was young. :biggrin1:

And here it is, freshly refilled with a cheap, dollar store, Old Spice clone...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/Other%20toys/DSC01463.jpg

[willyb]

Are all of these full?!?!?!?!

80 percent are full of juice

im tempted to buy them,
33 boxed
66 unboxed pieces

[Steadfast]

I really need to stop clicking on threads!:lol:

Who new there was a whole acquisition subset category: Avon Aftershave

I don't need this. I don't need AAAD.

The bottles are so corny but yet so perfect. They tug at nostalgia and just border on cool. I must buy some!:w00t:

:blushing:

Holy crap, they have a SS-looking decanter... I'm doomed

(which ones smell good?)

[timsclips]

(which ones smell good?)


I have always liked Wild Country the best, I believe it might be the oldest continuously offered scent by Avon.
Spicey and Bay Rum were also good. Some of the late 70's-80's scents were not that pleasant to my nose but as always YMMV.

[RexHavoc]

Have you seen the avon bottle that is in the shape of a safety razor?

That said you guys are going about this all wrong, you gotta keep this on the down low.... you are just going to drive the market prices up like we did with safety razors to begin with shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[man00ver]

Wild Country was clearly the most successful fragrance, and it's not hard to find for sure. There was also a Wild Country Musk that I'm on the lookout for. Spicy and Bold Spice are great, and Deep Woods was another popular fragrance for quite a while. I like the smell of the Excalibur as well, but its a bit less accessible than those others.

I've kind of set some mission parameters in my collecting: I want the juice, and I don't want a lot of cars or trains. There were quite a few scents that I'd like to acquire: Blend 7, Brisk Spice, Cavalier, Everest, Granite, Island Lime, Leather, Oland, Seazone, Sure Winner, Tai Winds, Tribute, and Windjammer.

[Tolduonce]

Found a full bottle of Tai Winds a couple years back. Use it rarely and get lots of "what's that you're wearing" questions from the ladeees. See my avatar for picture of the bottle. Had a chance to pick up other bottle styles buy passed on the opportunity. Wish I hadn't.

[Blade Boy]

couldn't get the picture up, sorry- Blade Boy

[rickboone1]

I found all sorts of these on my travels this weekend. Only ended up with a couple. I really like the scent of WindJammer!

[gearchow]

I can play this game:


146475

Filled with Everest AS. When I was in Pensacola a few weeks ago, I ran across what might have been the entire Chess set of Avon. I did not buy them. I wonder if there was ever some catalog of all the Avon bottles?

-jim

[TheVez2]

Holy crap, they have a SS-looking decanter... I'm doomed


Have you seen the avon bottle that is in the shape of a safety razor?


You mean this one? (I have an extra one if anyone is looking for one)
http://gallery.tarantulas.us/gallery/d/76486-2/100_1778.JPG

[mattymatt]

Thevez2 - That looks huge, how much AS does that hold?

[TheVez2]

It holds 4oz of after shave. The one I have is half full of Spicy AS.

[Deltaboy]

Did some more antiquing today...


English Bulldog Meerschaum Pipe (Wild Country, full)
Ten-Point Buck (Wild Country, 10% full)
Pot-Bellied Stove (Excalibur AS, full)
Horseshoe (Spicy AS, 90% full)
THE PRIZE: 1986 Centennial Statue of Liberty (Bold Spice AS, full)


I remember getting the Horseshoe one back in the late 1970's and early 1980's for either my birthday or as a stocking stuffer at Christmas. One of my Grandma's was big on buying the boys and men AS for the holidays.

[mattymatt]

Does anyone have the Avon bottle that looks like a shave brush?

[TheVez2]

Does anyone have the Avon bottle that looks like a shave brush?

Yep, I do! And it was made in my birthyear, so double bonus!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=21900

[jtadmin]

Get your Avon On

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-LOT-56-VTG-AVON-AFTER-SHAVE-PERFUME-BOTTLES-/250771443842?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a63249082#ht_500wt_921

[Blade Boy]

Ready to rock Avon style, and it's still full!146991 -Blade Boy

[TheVez2]

Nice Guitar BladeBoy, that was made in '74-'75.

[Bruce Wayne]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=21900

I am currently in a state of shock/rage!!!

[TheVez2]

I am currently in a state of shock/rage!!!

Awesome aren't they?

[man00ver]

Awesome indeed, Vez. Glad I was able to find the shaving brush decanter today (although it only has a few splashes of Wild Country left; I have more of that to put in it, fortunately). I also got a nice pheasant about 40% full of Oland AS, which I tried out tonight (a little perfumy for my taste, but it's pretty nice after it dries down a bit). But the find of the day was a Paul Revere Bell chock full of "Clint" AS (1975)! I thought it'd be a little tougher to track down that scent.

[xillion]

I own these two bottles of vintage Avon Bay Rum. They look great and the aftershave still smells wonderful.

The first is based on the original bottle from 1908:
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/avonbr.jpg

The second is a rum jug:
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/avbrjug.jpg

[man00ver]

I own these two bottles of vintage Avon Bay Rum. They look great and the aftershave still smells wonderful.

The first is based on the original bottle from 1908:

The second is a rum jug:


I've seen that vintage booze of yours before, Chris. It will be mine someday...oh, yes...it will be mine.... :sneaky2:

[TheVez2]

Nice ones guys. Ive yet to see any Clint. And Bay Rum is very hard to find in the wild.

[mattymatt]

I am currently in a state of shock/rage!!!

Those are great!. My brother has the barber pole bottle.

[HoosierTrooper]

Picked up three more this afternoon. Full bottle of Spicy for $2, the car feels full, but it's hard to tell for sure, of Deep Woods for $4.50 and the chess piece is full of deep Woods for $1. The Spicy bottle is interesting, I don't recall seeing any like it. The address on the back of the label doesn't have a zip code so I'm wondering if this was bottled before 1963.

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[man00ver]

Nice ones guys. Ive yet to see any Clint. And Bay Rum is very hard to find in the wild.

I used the Clint today. For those who wonder, it smells almost exactly like Aramis, but performs a bit better on the face IMO.

For those who, like me, appreciate the Burt Reynolds (or, I suppose, Clint Eastwood) vibe, this is recommended if available. I'm not sure Chuck Norris would wear it, though. :lol:

[man00ver]

This week, I went a little crazy at the antique stores:


Starter Whistle - Tai Winds AS (70% full)
Water Pump w/detachable shoehorn handle - Leather AS (full)
1936 MG w/box - Blend 7 AS (full)
THE BIG ONE: 8 oz. Keg - Avon Bay Rum AS (full!!)

Plus a few other irresistable vintage items that refused to be left out of the picture. :blush:

[bobfarvour]

I own these two bottles of vintage Avon Bay Rum. They look great and the aftershave still smells wonderful.

The first is based on the original bottle from 1908:
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/avonbr.jpg

The second is a rum jug:
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/avbrjug.jpg

I love these !!

[retiredguns]

Your left one has yet to descend until you have this one! Found today full for a couple bucks.

http://home.comcast.net/~tgfmo/avon.jpg

[HoosierTrooper]

This week, I went a little crazy at the antique stores:


Starter Whistle - Tai Winds AS (70% full)
Water Pump w/detachable shoehorn handle - Leather AS (full)
1936 MG w/box - Blend 7 AS (full)
THE BIG ONE: 8 oz. Keg - Avon Bay Rum AS (full!!)

Plus a few other irresistable vintage items that refused to be left out of the picture. :blush:

Outstanding! I love the Barbershop soap, it's one of my regulars. Great haul.

[man00ver]

Outstanding! I love the Barbershop soap, it's one of my regulars. Great haul.

Thanks, Tom. I'm looking forward to that Franklin soap, and the vintage Beecham-era Williams also (as a fan of modern Williams, I'm eager to see what all the hoo-hah is about).

I tried the Tai Winds last night: very, very nice. The little lady went gaga over the scent. I've got to say, fellas, that all these vintage Avon splashes have excellent performance IMO. They rival the efficacy of any of the modern aftershaves in my copious collection, and are actually better than many. I'd mourn their passing out of production, but for the fact that they're pretty readily available (and usually value-priced) on the secondary market.

At least, until I buy them all up! :001_cool:

[man00ver]

Your left one has yet to descend until you have this one! Found today full for a couple bucks.

http://home.comcast.net/~tgfmo/avon.jpg

Hehe! I got a "charge" out of that one, Sparky! :001_smile
Looks like a great travel-size. What would TSA say about that one?

[HoosierTrooper]

I've not tried the Beecham Williams but according to michiganlover it's better than the new stuff but not quite as good as the earlier stuff. I too like the modern Williams but the older version is definitely better.

The Tai Winds is very good, another one I'm really liking is Windjammer. This stuff really is everywhere now that I'm looking for it, I'm sticking with just buying the "economy" priced bottles for now!


Thanks, Tom. I'm looking forward to that Franklin soap, and the vintage Beecham-era Williams also (as a fan of modern Williams, I'm eager to see what all the hoo-hah is about).

I tried the Tai Winds last night: very, very nice. The little lady went gaga over the scent. I've got to say, fellas, that all these vintage Avon splashes have excellent performance IMO. They rival the efficacy of any of the modern aftershaves in my copious collection, and are actually better than many. I'd mourn their passing out of production, but for the fact that they're pretty readily available (and usually value-priced) on the secondary market.

At least, until I buy them all up! :001_cool:

[man00ver]

The Tai Winds is very good, another one I'm really liking is Windjammer. This stuff really is everywhere now that I'm looking for it, I'm sticking with just buying the "economy" priced bottles for now!

You get the super deals for sure. I've found a few for $3, but most antique sellers want $6-8 for full bottles in my neighborhood. Considering that Avon charges $15 for 3.4 oz of Wild Country AS these days, they're still a bargain!

[TheVez2]

If anyone is intrigued by all this talk of Avon after shave and wants to see what all the fuss is about, I put together a sample of the 11 different scents I have and put it on BST. It was reading this thread that inspired me to do it.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193917

[HoosierTrooper]

If anyone is intrigued by all this talk of Avon after shave and wants to see what all the fuss is about, I put together a sample of the 11 different scents I have and put it on BST. It was reading this thread that inspired me to do it.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193917

That was a good idea, hopefully a lot of guys will take advantage of your offers.

[michiganlover]

I've not tried the Beecham Williams but according to michiganlover it's better than the new stuff but not quite as good as the earlier stuff. I too like the modern Williams but the older version is definitely better.

Took a puck of Beecham era Menthol Williams for a shave this morning. It generated a rich, and creamy lather with practically no effort. It may not be as top notch as the 1970's era soap, but I still found it to be vastly more than adequate. It's good stuff.

It didn't seem to have any actual menthol content though. :confused1:confused1

[man00ver]

Who knew there were dozens of antique stores within 25 miles of my house? Some guy named Google. This weekend's quarry, run to ground:


Volkswagen; Oland AS (unopened)
Whale Oil Lamp; Oland AS (unopened)
Model A; Leather AS (unopened)
Minuteman; Wild Country AS (unopened)
Blunderbuss Pistol; Everest AS (unopened) <--New scent for me, nice!

Also, NIB Buffalo Nickel soapdish with carved soap puck; Clint frangrance. This smells awesome, but it's so gorgeous I don't even want to touch it. I probably will anyway. Think it'll lather?

[americanarmsdealer]

Here are mine. Somehow I missed this thread until now!:001_rolle The Whale Lamp was empty when I found it at a garage sale last summer. The lady gave it to me for free:w00t:, since my wife was buying other stuff! I found the Capital Building at an estate sale last weekend for $2, and it had something in it, but it was definitely not pleasant. So now it's gone awaiting a refill.:001_smile

[man00ver]

Washington is full of Tai Winds, Lincoln is full of Everest....

[americanarmsdealer]

Nice, Man00ver! I've never seen the Presidential bust Avon bottles before. Thanks for sharing!:biggrin1:

[man00ver]

I hit the antiquers early today. Coming up totally empty after visiting 3 stores and a thrift shop, I slid into the Queen of Hearts antique mall in Alpharetta. The place is huge, and after an hour of meticulous and fruitless surveying...I ran into a vintage Avon bonanza in the final row of vendor stalls! The bad news is that SWMBO has laid down the law, so this will probably cap my collection. Unless I run into the as-yet unseen Island Lime or Seazone varieties.... :biggrin1:

Picture 1:

"Country Vendor" decanter, 5oz Spicy AS (full)
"Sterling Six" decanter, 7oz Tribute AS (full--finally found Tribute!)
"Vantastic" decanter, 5oz Everest AS (full)

Picture 2:

"Smooth Going!" decanter, 1.5oz Deep Woods AS (full--finally found DW!)
"Spark Plug" decanter, 1.5oz Wild Country AS (full)
"No Cause for Alarm" decanter, 4oz Deep Woods AS (full)
Mason Jar, 6oz? (empty, will decant Pinaud VI or Master's bay rum in there)

Picture 3:

"The Capitol" decanter, 5oz Leather AS (full)
"Pocket Watch" decanter, 6oz Bravo AS (full--finally found Bravo!)
"Liberty Dollar" decanter, 6oz Tribute AS (full, silver is flaking badly, might repaint it)

Picture 4:

"Noble Prince" decanter, 4oz Wild Country AS (full, reminds us of a pet who passed)
"First Down" decanter, 5oz Sports Rally Bracing Lotion (full--haven't seen this variety before!)
"Snoopy" decanter, 5oz Excalibur AS (full--nice milkglass bottle!)
Golf Ball Soaps, 3 x 1.5oz Spicy fragrance (NIB)

Picture 5 (I consider these "the fine wine list"):

"Captain's Pride" decanter, 6oz Oland AS (full, half-flat glass bottle)
"Hunter's Stein" decanter, 8oz Deep Woods AS (full)
"Bucking Bronco" decanter, 6oz Excalibur AS (full, NIB!)

It's been fun, but now I'm done. Suuure I am. :tongue_sm

[HoosierTrooper]

I hit the antiquers early today. Coming up totally empty after visiting 3 stores and a thrift shop, I slid into the Queen of Hearts antique mall in Alpharetta. The place is huge, and after an hour of meticulous and fruitless surveying...I ran into a vintage Avon bonanza in the final row of vendor stalls! The bad news is that SWMBO has laid down the law, so this will probably cap my collection. Unless I run into the as-yet unseen Island Lime or Seazone varieties.... :biggrin1:

Picture 1:

"Country Vendor" decanter, 5oz Spicy AS (full)
"Sterling Six" decanter, 7oz Tribute AS (full--finally found Tribute!)
"Vantastic" decanter, 5oz Everest AS (full)

Picture 2:

"Smooth Going!" decanter, 1.5oz Deep Woods AS (full--finally found DW!)
"Spark Plug" decanter, 1.5oz Wild Country AS (full)
"No Cause for Alarm" decanter, 4oz Deep Woods AS
Mason Jar, 6oz? (empty, will decant Pinaud VI or Master's bay rum in there)

Picture 3:

"The Capitol" decanter, 5oz Leather AS (full)
"Pocket Watch" decanter, 6oz Bravo AS (full--finally found Bravo!)
"Liberty Dollar" decanter, 6oz Tribute AS (full, silver is flaking badly, might repaint it)

Picture 4:

"Noble Prince" decanter, 4oz Wild Country AS (full, reminds us of a pet who passed)
"First Down" decanter, 5oz Sports Rally Bracing Lotion (full--haven't seen this variety before!)
"Snoopy" decanter, 5oz Excalibur AS (full--nice milkglass bottle!)
Golf Ball Soaps, 3 x 1.5oz Spicy fragrance (NIB)

Picture 5 (I consider these "the fine wine list"):

"Captain's Pride" decanter, 6oz Oland AS (full, half-flat glass bottle)
"Hunter's Stein" decanter, 8oz Deep Woods AS (full)
"Bucking Bronco" decanter, 6oz Excalibur AS (full, NIB!)

It's been fun, but now I'm done. Suuure I am. :tongue_sm

Holy Moly! That is outstanding! And your wife said no more, huh? Imagine that.:lol:

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's what I've picked up lately. There's a lot of these around but I'm limiting myself to full bottles, or close to full that are reasonably (cheap) priced. Rhino is about 75% full of Tai Winds but it was only $1, the golf bag is full of Wild Country and was $2.50 and the car is full of Spicy and was only $.99. I'm going to give the golf bag to my brother who is an avid golfer.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/001-24.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/002-24.jpg

[the beav]

I guess I'm now in the Avon club as well. I picked this up this morning, and am thinking that it's from around 1957. It doesn't list a fragrance, so maybe this is the original one--whatever that was.

153752

[HoosierTrooper]

Welcome to the Avon Fan Club Tim!. That's a cool looking bottle. Does it smell similar to Old Spice?

[man00ver]

That's a great find, Tim! I think it must be the original Avon fragrance I've heard about (but never sniffed), although the carriage logo looks the same as the one on Tom's oldy-old bottle of Spicy. The bottle itself sure reminds one of vintage AV!

[the beav]

Welcome to the Avon Fan Club Tim!. That's a cool looking bottle. Does it smell similar to Old Spice?


That's a great find, Tim! I think it must be the original Avon fragrance I've heard about (but never sniffed), although the carriage logo looks the same as the one on Tom's oldy-old bottle of Spicy. The bottle itself sure reminds one of vintage AV!

Guys, thanks for the comments. I'm not really an A/S kind of person so I can't remember what Old Spice smells like. In fact, this is the only A/S that I own. I'm thinking that this is the original Spicy since it does smell that way and the label is similar to Hoosier Trooper's earlier photo. I did a quick search on ebay for Avon men's stuff and it seems that his bottle is from around 1963. If you look at the earlier, rounded bottles from 1950, mine is somewhere in between the two and has the same cap as the 1963 bottle.

Tom has gotten me into more stuff here on B&B than I can almost remember. First it was GEM's, then it was Schicks, now it's Avon. So Tom, to quote someone else (inaccurately it turns out if you look it up in wiki), "Well, here's another fine mess you've gotten me into!" :biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

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[timsclips]

The wife and I hit 5 thrift\resale shops yesterday and today I went to the local fleamarket at the mall. I did not find a single vintage Avon A\S bottle.:angry:

[HoosierTrooper]

Guys, thanks for the comments. I'm not really an A/S kind of person so I can't remember what Old Spice smells like. In fact, this is the only A/S that I own. I'm thinking that this is the original Spicy since it does smell that way and the label is similar to Hoosier Trooper's earlier photo. I did a quick search on ebay for Avon men's stuff and it seems that his bottle is from around 1963. If you look at the earlier, rounded bottles from 1950, mine is somewhere in between the two and has the same cap as the 1963 bottle.

Tom has gotten me into more stuff here on B&B than I can almost remember. First it was GEM's, then it was Schicks, now it's Avon. So Tom, to quote someone else (inaccurately it turns out if you look it up in wiki), "Well, here's another fine mess you've gotten me into!" :biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

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:lol:You're welcome. I think.:lol:

[gearchow]

The wife and I hit 5 thrift\resale shops yesterday and today I went to the local fleamarket at the mall. I did not find a single vintage Avon A\S bottle.:angry:

your kidding? I can't kick them out of the way fast enough. But try and find anything Old Spice that isn't online, then I know what your talking about.

There is one Avon that I've been tempted to buy for the last few weeks, it's in the shape of an Old Time gas pump. Like this:

http://www.marktraffic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Old-Gas-Pump.jpg

And full of something. They want $4, but I'm only willing to go $3. $4 without the original box seems excessive.

-jim

[man00ver]

There is one Avon that I've been tempted to buy for the last few weeks, it's in the shape of an Old Time gas pump. Like this:

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And full of something. They want $4, but I'm only willing to go $3. $4 without the original box seems excessive.

Well, nothing exceeds like excess in my book, Jim. If you'll allow me a small enabling nudge: most of the full bottles in good shape have cost me $5-8, with nice NIB decanters going for $10 or more. I've only rarely found them less expensive (and NEVER yet for the deals Tom turns up), but considering they typically hold 4-8oz of high-quality product (IMO), these are very bargain-priced compared to most comparable brands of modern AS. Avon gets $15 for 3.4oz of Wild Country nowadays (and the old stuff smells better and lasts longer). Plus, you dig that bottle, right? If I saw a gas-pump decanter for sale at $4 with contents, it would disappear instantly, even if I had to shake down the couch cushions and suffer some wifely disapproval.


The wife and I hit 5 thrift\resale shops yesterday and today I went to the local fleamarket at the mall. I did not find a single vintage Avon A\S bottle.:angry:

These things are masters of camouflage. They're typically not prominently featured. One must develop a trained eye! There are lots of ex Avon Ladies sitting on hoards of these things, methinks. I sign the wish list when I stop at the shops, and usually spend a few minutes chatting up the proprietor so they'll notify their vendors. I've gotten several calls this way that led to good finds.

[sas71]

the good ole days

[HoosierTrooper]

your kidding? I can't kick them out of the way fast enough. But try and find anything Old Spice that isn't online, then I know what your talking about.

There is one Avon that I've been tempted to buy for the last few weeks, it's in the shape of an Old Time gas pump. Like this:

http://www.marktraffic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Old-Gas-Pump.jpg

And full of something. They want $4, but I'm only willing to go $3. $4 without the original box seems excessive.

-jim

Was it this one GC? If so, I wouldn't pay $4 for it either, especially since I only paid $1 for it and it's full of Wild Country.:lol:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/004-15.jpg

[gearchow]

No, it really is like the old tall gas pump. Here is an BIN example (note the shipping!):

http://cgi.ebay.com/AVON-DEEP-WOODS-AFTERSHAVE-GAS-PUMP-BOTTLE-/160513516288?pt=fragrance&hash=item255f59e300

I like the pump though, if only it worked and pumped out the juice!

-jim

[HoosierTrooper]

No, it really is like the old tall gas pump. Here is an BIN example (note the shipping!):

http://cgi.ebay.com/AVON-DEEP-WOODS-AFTERSHAVE-GAS-PUMP-BOTTLE-/160513516288?pt=fragrance&hash=item255f59e300

I like the pump though, if only it worked and pumped out the juice!

-jim

Never seen one of those but I like it! The shipping to my zip code is a little over $5, but they are pretty heavy if full.

[americanarmsdealer]

Picked the Indian Head bottle yesterday at a flea market for only a buck. It was empty, but now it's filled with Dollar General Brut.:biggrin1: The last pic is my vintage Avon bottle collection thus far.:001_cool:

[adambrs28]

Wow, I have never seen any bottles like this before. Cool finds.

[Nasty Canasta]

I was digging through some boxes and found this little item. It is full of Everest AS and smells great. I was at an auction a while back and bid on a set of boxes that people did not want ($1.00 for 4 boxes). Needless to say I made my money back and more and found all kinds of other goodies in the boxes. This was the only Avon product.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6341/1001953n.jpg

[michiganlover]

Just won an auction on the bay for the following ($22.99 shipped; I was the only bidder. Seller claims all are full, and unused)!! :w00t::w00t::thumbup::thumbup:

I already have the Pawn from a previous score, so I now have the complete set of chess pieces!! :drool::drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon3.jpg

[Nosferatu]

Oh great.

One of them is called Öland. Thats local. As in Öland is an island here in Sweden. So. What to do. What to do.

This place is terrible. I came here thinking I want a razor or two and some blades. Vintage, naturally, so info needed.

And now I have ... an ungodly number of razors on their way to my humble abode. Including straights I'm not intending to shave with. And blades, naturally. And a new brush. Just *one* mind you. And the quest for a good soap has begun.

And now this. A need for a vintage aftershave that most certainly will not be available locally.

[oc_in_fw]

Just won an auction on the bay for the following ($22.99 shipped; I was the only bidder. Seller claims all are full, and unused)!! :w00t::w00t::thumbup::thumbup:

I already have the Pawn from a previous score, so I now have the complete set of chess pieces!! :drool::drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/Avon3.jpg

That's odd- then a named them all according to their chess name except the knight. Of course, the smart move is to keep your knights:001_smile

[gearchow]

Just won an auction on the bay for the following ($22.99 shipped; I was the only bidder. Seller claims all are full, and unused)!! :w00t::w00t::thumbup::thumbup:

I already have the Pawn from a previous score, so I now have the complete set of chess pieces!! :drool::drool:



It's too late for the intervention, isn't it? :lol: :lol: :lol:

BTW, did the seller clear -maybe- $10? I just told my wife today while she was looking at some avon in a estate sale. If your going to buy it, make sure it's in it box and full. When do we get to see the entire set on a board? :thumbup1:

-jim

[Turtledrum]

Picked the Indian Head bottle yesterday at a flea market for only a buck. It was empty, but now it's filled with Dollar General Brut.:biggrin1: The last pic is my vintage Avon bottle collection thus far.:001_cool:

Great find! These are very cool.:thumbup1:

[michiganlover]

BTW, did the seller clear -maybe- $10?

Shipping was $10. So the selling price was $12.99. So after Ebay fees, he probably cleared around $10.

I figure these are probably worth around $10 a piece, so the seller likely got burned, and I got an amazing deal. :thumbup1:

[man00ver]

Shipping was $10. So the selling price was $12.99. So after Ebay fees, he probably cleared around $10.

I figure these are probably worth around $10 a piece, so the seller likely got burned, and I got an amazing deal. :thumbup1:

That IS a nice deal, John. I found a complete set of these at a local antique shop last week for $4 each. They were all empty, so I left them. Besides, I'm still under SWMBO vintage Avon moratorium. :mad3:

[TheVez2]

That IS a nice deal, John. I found a complete set of these at a local antique shop last week for $4 each. They were all empty, so I left them. Besides, I'm still under SWMBO vintage Avon moratorium. :mad3:

I just found the same thing here. THey were $4.11 each, but empty. Not sure if it was a complete set, but it could have been.

[man00ver]

Having scored a nice bonus at work, SWMBO gave me a kitchen pass for some more collecting. Under an outdoor table at a local antique mall, a vendor had 3 full boxes of Avon. Most of these are absolutely NOS! The boxes are in fine condition, some without any re-opening wear on the ends. Many of the bottles had the cardboard gaskets stuck to the necks, and had obviously never been opened. All were procured for $4 each.

Can't wait to try out the "Avon Protein Hair Lotion for Men."
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/704e1501446446719b4a84e9fb960e43
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/1a95c8e7aba749d3b59d14bc7e540601

Note: The Shaving Brush (Wild Country) was from a previous acquisiton; I just wanted to set it next to the DE Razor decanter for reasons of composition. :001_smile
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/9ebea5d80f264407bb7d254f821244b1
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/a0ccda04d3ff4664861b82b0cabc70cf
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/0c7d6141027d417f8839ff32721a6dd4
http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/ea6816678a434bf99cf1f25a8bc6f97d

[HoosierTrooper]

John, I'm, I'm, speechless! Those are fabulous.

[dalew]

Have you seen the avon bottle that is in the shape of a safety razor?

That said you guys are going about this all wrong, you gotta keep this on the down low.... you are just going to drive the market prices up like we did with safety razors to begin with shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

I just bought one off of Ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=190471726974&si=s0gBHymvQu%252F338lKETsePqgN%252FcE%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

[man00ver]

Keeping the thread alive! Today:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26263

Almost passed on these, since by now I have enough vintage Wild Country to drown a moose. Next weekend is an outdoor antique festival in Braselton, with multi-state vendors traveling in. Should be some tasty pickings!

[shanman]

I just got the safety razor bottle a few days ago off the bay as seen a few posts up, can't wait to see it!

[diamondtim]

Stopped by a church rummage tonight, picked up a "Breaker 19" bottle with some Wild Country in it for a dime.

Similar to the 3 car bottles I picked up at a thrift store for a $1.00 each. One was filled with Spicy and the other 2 have Tribute.:biggrin1:

[TheVez2]

I picked up King and Queen Chess pieces (both in Spicy), Collectors Pipe (Deep Woods), Bulldog Pipe (Wild Country), And an Indian Chieftain (Empty) all for $1 each. I also got a '36 ford (Tai Winds) fo $5.


Also in the last moth, I've found a Viking Horn (Blue Blazer), Futura (Excalibur), Gold Top Boot (Leather), Wild Turkey (Wild Country), Capitol Decanter, Big Game Rhino (Tai Winds), and Majestic Elephant (empty).


I am in search of the Mini-Bike. There are two pieces I vividly remember seeing in my Grandparents bathroom: Avon Open Golf Cart and the Mini-Bike. I have the golf cart, now I need the bike. I should also ask Grandma if she knows what other bottles she had, or if any of them are still around.

[man00ver]

Good stuff, KJ! I can't seem to find any Blue Blazer. Any remarks on that juice?

The Viking Horn and Futura decanters are also on my wish list, so you killed two of my Big Birds with one stone on that VH/BB score. Now if you had found the Futura in Island Lime, I would have freaked right out.

[TheVez2]

Good stuff, KJ! I can't seem to find any Blue Blazer. Any remarks on that juice?

The Viking Horn and Futura decanters are also on my wish list, so you killed two of my Big Birds with one stone on that VH/BB score. Now if you had found the Futura in Island Lime, I would have freaked right out.

Only used Blue Blazer once. Kinda had that typical old Avon scent, maybe akin to leather or something. I'd have to try it again to see.

I might be interested in trading it. PM me.

You'll be searching to the ends of the Earth for Futura with Island Lime. It only came in Excalibur cologne or Wild Country cologne.
There's probably a few more, but Island lime came in the following bottles: Gavel, Defender Cannon, Super Cycle, Straight 8, and Pony Post “Tall”. I wouldn't mind trying that one myself.

[man00ver]

Found a few more good ones this weekend, bought in a lot, at nice pricing. A few loose pieces, but most in boxes.


Liberty Bell, 5oz Tribute AS (full)
Pot-Belly Stove, 5oz Bravo AS (full)
Sea Trophy, 5.5oz Windjammer AS (full)
Dune Buggy, 5oz Spicy AS (full)
Iron Horse Shaving Mug with 7oz Deep Woods AS (full)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26516


Quail Decanter, 5.5oz Blend 7 AS (full)
Canadian Goose, 5oz Deep Woods Cologne (full)
Dutch Pipe, 2oz Tribute Cologne (full)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26517


1926 Checker Cab (empty, I just wanted the cool decanter)
Remember When Gas Pump, 4oz Deep Woods AS (full)
'36 Ford, 4oz Tai Winds AS (70% full)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26518

And a few oddities

Snoopy's Pal, doggy bowl soap-dish with bone soaps (these smell VERY tallowy)
Country Kitchen, scoop soap-dish with apple soaps
Breath Fresh, 8oz mouthwash

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26519

[HoosierTrooper]

I've passed on most of the Avon I've found lately, either because I already have some or the price was too high. Glad to see some of the great finds you guys have been having!

[timsclips]

I picked up a couple at the local Catholic Charity store. One of the Iron Horse shave mug and aftershave (Deep Woods) new in the box for 50 cents and a Magic Lantern with Spicey for a dollar. I also saw some Avon at a resale shop ran by a local nursing home, did not buy anything the first trip but I do plan on going back someday.

[man00ver]

I picked up a couple at the local Catholic Charity store. One of the Iron Horse shave mug and aftershave (Deep Woods) new in the box for 50 cents and a Magic Lantern with Spicey for a dollar. I also saw some Avon at a resale shop ran by a local nursing home, did not buy anything the first trip but I do plan on going back someday.

Nice price for the boxed mug and AS! Mine was about $2 in this lot. I've seen the naked mugs priced at $12 in some antique stores!

[TheVez2]

John, Impressed that you have found so much, and at good prices. There's a bunch at a local store, but they want $5-$9 each, and I'm just not going to pay those prices. I think I've picked out the most desirable pieces anyway. Wish I had more time to scour thrift stores. That's where you find the best deals.

[man00ver]

Thanks, KJ. I got lucky at the monthly antique show in Flowery Branch; found a vendor with a good Avon stash, and they tend to wheel-and-deal very liberally if you're willing to buy several pieces. The same guy had a shoe-box full of razors, and I picked out six with a couple surprising nice finds (Brits)! They're in clean-up now, but I'll probably post pics in the Safety Razor forum in the next day or two.

I keep trying the Goodwills and other thrift stores, because I really want to be scoring like Tom does. Bupkus, so far, but you never know.... :001_smile

[oc_in_fw]

I am really enjoying this thread. My mother sold avon, so I remember most of what I am seeing.

[HoosierTrooper]

OK, back in the game. I found this boxed Liberty Bell full of Tribute yesterday evening at a flea market for $2. The box is a bit beat up but the bottle's full. I passed on an identical mint boxed bell because it had Oland in it, and I don't care much for it's scent.

PS: Look in the vintage and unusual aftershave sticky for another bell I found at the same place.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/012-4.jpg

[man00ver]

A little scoring today:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26842


"On The Level," 3oz Deep Woods AS (full)
"Extra Special Male" (Mail), 3oz Everest AS (full)
"'31 Greyhound," 5oz Spicy AS (full)
"Remember When" Gas Pump, 4oz Light Musk AS (90% full, never knew of this fragrance before)


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It's not really Avon, but FINALLY I found some Shulton Old Spice! There was about 5oz of strongly and beautifully scented juice in the lighthouse. The label sticker was missing, so I don't know if it was cologne, or perhaps AS concentrated by evaporation. I decanted it into the OS Flying Cloud milkglass decanter that had a screw-on cap with a better seal (and which I had found empty at a yard sale for $0.75).

[HoosierTrooper]

Dang John, you're getting some great stuff!

[timsclips]

I went to a garage sale today with the wife that had about a dozen Avon bottles but they were all empty. None of them was special enough for me to buy and try to refill.

Prices were 50 cents or a dollar each.

[the beav]

I recently ran into a stash of Avon cars and went just a wee bit overboard on my purchases. This is one that I'll probably keep. It's full of Wild Country.

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[man00ver]

Now THAT's a sick car, Tim! :thumbup1:

[HoosierTrooper]

The car is awesome Tim. Just flat awesome.

[the beav]

Now THAT's a sick car, Tim! :thumbup1:


The car is awesome Tim. Just flat awesome.

Thanks. If you liked that, I'm sure that you'll love my Volkswagen Rabbit in Light Musk and my Winnebago in Wild Country. :lol: Actually they are pretty neat, too. The Winnebago comes with stickers so you can dress up the sides.

[man00ver]

Thanks. If you liked that, I'm sure that you'll love my Volkswagen Rabbit in Light Musk and my Winnebago in Wild Country. :lol: Actually they are pretty neat, too. The Winnebago comes with stickers so you can dress up the sides.

I got to do the stickers on this one (windows, grille, wheels, mixer). It was fun in a rediscovered youth kind of way, but also more of a PITA than expected. I don't know why I didn't post it before.

"Cement Mixer," 3oz Everest AS + 6oz Everest Talc (full on both ends):

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/e7750268b0fa44fdaa913af0961a3b55

[the beav]

I got to do the stickers on this one (windows, grille, wheels, mixer). It was fun in a rediscovered youth kind of way, but also more of a PITA than expected. I don't know why I didn't post it before.

"Cement Mixer," 3oz Everest AS + 6oz Everest Talc (full on both ends):

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/e7750268b0fa44fdaa913af0961a3b55

Very nice John. And talc too! :thumbup1:

[oc_in_fw]

I recently ran into a stash of Avon cars and went just a wee bit overboard on my purchases. This is one that I'll probably keep. It's full of Wild Country.

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Morepower (a play on the word "MOPAR" from the old days)

[man00ver]

You know you've got it bad when you hit the 'Bay to track down some game that's been disturbingly elusive in the wild.


NIB Gavel Decanter, 5oz Island Lime AS (smells really nice in the bottle, and I can hardly wait to use it)
NIB Perfect Drive, 4oz Protein Hair/Scalp Conditioner for Men (formerly Protein Hair Lotion for Men?)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26908



NOS Alpine Decanter, 8oz Original AS (used tonight, impressions in the GEMini thread)
NOS, serial-numbered 8-sided bottle, 3oz Granite AS (smells in the bottle like a mineraly aquatic)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26909http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26910
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26911


SPECIAL: Although possibly misplaced here in the Aftershaves forum, this thread feels like home for this exciting score:

Avon Gentlemen's Regiment shaving mug and soap set, with badger-dyed hog brush

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26912http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26913

The brush was sealed in plastic, the soap wrapped in its open plastic wrapper. Some research had led me to expect Wild Country fragrance, but the puck smells like nothing but tallow. This kit will be used for my Saturday GEMini shave!

[HoosierTrooper]

More great stuff John, and I agree the Gentlemen's Regiment set looks very much at home.

[man00ver]

Here's a few more, with scents I'm trying to stock up on:

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/3240/avonvintage20110603b.jpg

[HoosierTrooper]

Not exactly vintage, they're both dated 2004, but still Avon. Got them both for $1 at a yard sale and they're full.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/004-24.jpg

[man00ver]

Hey, I like those, Tom! Here's a similar pair of usable goodies (hair and body wash) I found at the Flowery Branch show last month. Your deal was better (as usual!); I got the pair for $4.

[Mark_M]

Wow, this is amazing. I had the gold Cadillac that was in page 1 way back in the early 70's. I had no idea that Avon put Wild Country in so many different decanters. I know that I had others too (friend of my mothers I think single handedly keep Avon in business), keep posting those pictures!! Thanks.

[TheVez2]

I had no idea that Avon put Wild Country in so many different decanters.

There were hundreds of decanters made from the 60s to the early 00s. Most of the were available in 2 or 3 different scents (sometimes more), and Wild Country was in almost all of them. I'm currently compiling a list of all of them to add to the Wiki when it is back up and running.

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's my latest from a local Salvation Army store. All full and $1.49 each. The coin is Tribute and the other two are Wild Country. I also put a couple others that I found at the same place in the vintage thread.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/002-42.jpg

[HoosierTrooper]

Hey, I like those, Tom! Here's a similar pair of usable goodies (hair and body wash) I found at the Flowery Branch show last month. Your deal was better (as usual!); I got the pair for $4.

Cool!

[michiganlover]

Won the Mother Lode of Avon Chess Decanters off of Ebay:

Seller claims these are all full, and there are 28 bottles!! It includes fifteen The Pawn II, one The Pawn, three Smart Move II, two The Rook II, three The Bishop II , two The King II and two The Queen II!!

Can't wait to find out what Aftershave is contained within the bottles!! :thumbup1::thumbup1::w00t::w00t:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/AvonChess.jpg

[HoosierTrooper]

You win! That's quite a sight.


Won the Mother Lode of Avon Chess Decanters off of Ebay:

Seller claims these are all full, and there are 28 bottles!! It includes fifteen The Pawn II, one The Pawn, three Smart Move II, two The Rook II, three The Bishop II , two The King II and two The Queen II!!

Can't wait to find out what Aftershave is contained within the bottles!! :thumbup1::thumbup1::w00t::w00t:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/AvonChess.jpg

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's what I picked up last night at another Salvation Army. All are full but I'm almost embarassed to post it after the above haul!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/002-43.jpg

[michiganlover]

Here's what I picked up last night at another Salvation Army. All are full but I'm almost embarrassed to post it after the above haul!

No embarrassment necessary. The DE Decanter is pure awesomeness!! I found one of those at a local antique shop about three-four weeks back. Likely overpaid for it (I think it was $10, or $15 dollars) but had to have it!!

As for the Chess decanters, I was thinking wouldn't it be super cool to have a complete chess set of the Avon bottles? So I went poking around ebay to see what was available (figuring such an endeavor would be crazy expensive), and stuck gold finding the 28 bottles above for a mere $21.95 ($37.45 with shipping). Since there are multiples beyond what would be needed to complete a set, some of them will likely go on the B/S/T.

[man00ver]

Great scores! John, it looks like you'll have plenty of Spicy AS, at least, and you've got to be getting close to a completed chessboard by now. My wife has gotten more tolerant, but she still wonders where we're going to put all my stuff, so a pile like that would likely draw some irate commentary. Tom, everyone needs a "Super Shaver," and I think I'm in love with that fishing boat! I'm still batting zero on the thrift stores and Goodwills, so I might need to look up the Salvation Army.

I have another eBay score on the way, and my local antique "pusher" promises to have two unseen crates of NIP Avon collectibles for me to pick over this weekend, so I should have some more pics to show soon.

[HoosierTrooper]

I left at least 20 boxed sets behind, they said a family brought in 10 boxes of stuff and they split it up amongst three area stores. I put a couple non Avon items I also found in the vinatge AS thread.

[TheVez2]

Question for you all. I buy Avon bottles primarily for the AS that is in them. I have some bottles that I am keeping and really like, but most of the bottles themselves I don't care about. So, what do I do with the bottles when I empty them out? I can't bring myself to throw them away.

[gearchow]

Salvation Army or Goodwill. That's where I see all of the empty decanters.

-jim

[man00ver]

KJ, I was thinking I'd save up the bottles I didn't want to keep, then offer them in a lot price to some of the antique shops I patronize frequently. Jim's idea of a thrift shop donation seems good to me too!

Here's a little lot of old stuff I just received from the bay. The original aftershave smells the same as the larger Alpine decanter I recently acquired: a nice, mentholated Avon fragrance. I think Everest was the descendant of this fragrance, but the original has more cooling. Honestly, I expected the AS bottles to be bigger (they're 0.5 oz each), but still not a bad little lot for $10 shipped.

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4071/avonvintage20110609.jpg

[diamondtim]

Question for you all. I buy Avon bottles primarily for the AS that is in them. I have some bottles that I am keeping and really like, but most of the bottles themselves I don't care about. So, what do I do with the bottles when I empty them out? I can't bring myself to throw them away.

Decant aftershave that comes in plastic bottles into them. ViJon old spice clone could be put into an Avon Spicy bottle.

[TheVez2]

Decant aftershave that comes in plastic bottles into them. ViJon old spice clone could be put into an Avon Spicy bottle.

Why would you do that when you can put Avon Spicy into that bottle? I already have glass bottles for everything I use. All of the Avon that I use on a daily basis gets decanted into the Avon Apothecary bottles (below). I don't like using the decorative bottles day to day because they are bulky and don't make for a neat den. Some of them come out of hiding for display on special ocasions. Like my Washington & Lincoln decanters come out for a week around Presidents day.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26172 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=26172)

[diamondtim]

Why would you do that when you can put Avon Spicy into that bottle? I already have glass bottles for everything I use. All of the Avon that I use on a daily basis gets decanted into the Avon Apothecary bottles (below). I don't like using the decorative bottles day to day because they are bulky and don't make for a neat den. Some of them come out of hiding for display on special ocasions. Like my Washington & Lincoln decanters come out for a week around Presidents day.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26172 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=26172)

I was assuming that you had used up your supply of the Avon A/S. Some folks actually like the kitschy decanters for display. To each his own.

[man00ver]

Ten new-in-box pieces bought in a lot from my favorite Avon dealer!




"The Red Sentinel" decanter, 5.5oz Wild Country AS and 6oz Wild Country talc
"Dueling Pistol 1760" decanter, 4oz Deep Woods AS
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3308/avonvintage2011061101.jpg





"Wild Mustang Pipe" decanter, 3oz Deep Woods cologne
"Totem Pole" decanter, 6oz Wild Country AS
"Wild West" decanter, 1.5oz Everest AS
"First Volunteer" decanter, 6oz Oland cologne
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7343/avonvintage2011061102.jpg





"Eight Ball" decanter, 3oz Spicy AS
"Barber Pole" decanter, 3oz Protein Hair/Scalp Conditioner
"One Good Turn" decanter, 4oz Spicy AS
"Stamp Decanter," 4oz Windjammer AS (with a functional rubber "PAID" ink stamp on the bottom)
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6425/avonvintage2011061103.jpg


This was the pickings of 4 full boxes of stuff. I could easily have selected another dozen or so, but I'm trying to pace myself. :001_rolle

The guy has another couple boxes of un-packaged decanters at home with juice, and says he'll make a real sweet deal on any of those (in the Tom-at-the-thrift-store range)! Something to look forward to next week....

[HoosierTrooper]

Holy cow John, those are great, good luck on the next few boxes! Hope the price is right.

[oldspiceboy]

I'd post a pic but all you Avon fiends already know what they look like. I snagged a Avon Razor bottle (empty) and a full bottle of Avon Bay Rum.
The Bay Rum smells like Pinaud Bay Rum. The bottle I got smells great. So when was the Bay Rum sold? How old are these bottles?

[oldspiceboy]

Oh I was wondering something else about Avon. Is there anything they didn't feature as a bottle in their product lines? Its amazing the varied amount of subject material their bottles featured!!!

[man00ver]

I'd post a pic but all you Avon fiends already know what they look like. I snagged a Avon Razor bottle (empty) and a full bottle of Avon Bay Rum.
The Bay Rum smells like Pinaud Bay Rum. The bottle I got smells great. So when was the Bay Rum sold? How old are these bottles?

Believe it or not, Avon Bay Rum dates back to the 1890s (when Avon was founded as the California Perfume Co). I believe it was sold through the early 70s, with another commemorative early 80s release done in a pretty glass bottle with the old-style CPC label. By any chance did you score the boxed 8oz brown barrel decanter that was recently on the 'bay? If so, that's the one I let get away (I already have one, and was willing to let someone else experience the goodness if there was any interest beyond my smallish initial bid).

[man00ver]

Oh I was wondering something else about Avon. Is there anything they didn't feature as a bottle in their product lines? Its amazing the varied amount of subject material their bottles featured!!!

Well, I haven't seen any monster or playmate decanters...but then again I don't pretend to have seen them all! :001_smile

[2b1ask1]

That was me who won that...I wondered who that was that bid on it besides me. Thanks for letting me win! LOL


Believe it or not, Avon Bay Rum dates back to the 1890s (when Avon was founded as the California Perfume Co). I believe it was sold through the early 70s, with another commemorative early 80s release done in a pretty glass bottle with the old-style CPC label. By any chance did you score the boxed 8oz brown barrel decanter that was recently on the 'bay? If so, that's the one I let get away (I already have one, and was willing to let someone else experience the goodness if there was any interest beyond my smallish initial bid).

[man00ver]

That was me who won that...I wondered who that was that bid on it besides me. Thanks for letting me win! LOL

You're welcome! Glad it went to a "family member!"

[oldspiceboy]

Went out to a couple antique stores yesterday and scored a Country Vendor Bottle that is boxed with Spicy and the Dueling Pistol Boxed with Deep Woods. I wish I had looked at the Pistol better. Its was in its box and apparently the seal in the cap dissolved and it has leaked out over time. Thats not a problem in itself but the aftershave ate through the styrofoam clamshell in one spot! I didn't think alcohol would do that! Oh well! I cant complain I got them both for 10 bucks.

In my area there is a lot of Avon to be had. But for some reason nearly all of it is either Deep Woods or Tai Winds.

Thanks for the info on the Bay Rum. I used to dismiss Avon and not pay any attention to it. Not now! Oh goodness another AD!

[TheVez2]

I was assuming that you had used up your supply of the Avon A/S. Some folks actually like the kitschy decanters for display. To each his own.


LOL, I'll never use up my supply of Avon A/S. I've got enough Wild Country to last a lifetime, I'm working on the other scents. I do enjoy some of the bottles for display, but for actual use, I find the Apothecary bottles more practical. The thing is there are a lot of bottles out there that I have no interest in. Those are the one's I'm looking to get rid of. I'm not a car guy, and half of the decanters I have are automobiles.

[diamondtim]

LOL, I'll never use up my supply of Avon A/S. I've got enough Wild Country to last a lifetime, I'm working on the other scents. I do enjoy some of the bottles for display, but for actual use, I find the Apothecary bottles more practical. The thing is there are a lot of bottles out there that I have no interest in. Those are the one's I'm looking to get rid of. I'm not a car guy, and half of the decanters I have are automobiles.

I know what you mean! I have so much juice now that I could be embalmed in the stuff after I die.

[Big Dog]

What a fun thread!

My father in law gave me a box full of Avon Decanters. All sorts of shapes and sizes. I pulled out an English Bulldog Meerschaum Pipe decanter filled with Wild Country AS that I am currently using. I still like that scent. The other one I pulled out is an Old SPice telescope decanter that is unfortunately empty. The one I want to find is an army jeep decanter that I used to have when I was a kid. I have seen them on the bay but I do not want to pay the shipping charges. It is something else to look for at the antique stores.

[man00ver]

Discontinued, if not quite vintage, these are the "countertop proud" Avon examples I've managed to acquire so far. They all smell very nice, and contain glycerine just like the traditional Avon scent lines.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2971/avonvintage201106221.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4734/avonvintage201106222.jpg

NOTE: The Uomo came unboxed and gently used; I posed it in front of the reversed Clint package so the printing on the bottle would show up better.

I already had (and liked) "Clint," in the Paul Revere Bell decanter, but started looking for these after acquiring the "Granite" bottle pictured earlier in the thread. I'm still looking for a few other flavors in reasonable deals: 4-A, Cordovan, Friktion, and Trailblazer.

[Monkeydad]

Why would you do that when you can put Avon Spicy into that bottle? I already have glass bottles for everything I use. All of the Avon that I use on a daily basis gets decanted into the Avon Apothecary bottles (below). I don't like using the decorative bottles day to day because they are bulky and don't make for a neat den. Some of them come out of hiding for display on special ocasions. Like my Washington & Lincoln decanters come out for a week around Presidents day.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26172 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=26172)

WOW WOW WOW, I love those bottles!

[HoosierTrooper]

Discontinued, if not quite vintage, these are the "countertop proud" Avon examples I've managed to acquire so far. They all smell very nice, and contain glycerine just like the traditional Avon scent lines.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2971/avonvintage201106221.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4734/avonvintage201106222.jpg

NOTE: The Uomo came unboxed and gently used; I posed it in front of the reversed Clint package so the printing on the bottle would show up better.

I already had (and liked) "Clint," in the Paul Revere Bell decanter, but started looking for these after acquiring the "Granite" bottle pictured earlier in the thread. I'm still looking for a few other flavors in reasonable deals: 4-A, Cordovan, Friktion, and Trailblazer.

Getting kind of hoity toity there aren't you John? :wink2: Those are really pretty nice looking.

[HoosierTrooper]

Found this full Avon capitol today at an antique store for $1. It doesn't have a sticker on the bottom, just the word AVON molded into the bottle. I can't tell what the fragrance is, it doesn't really smell like any of the others I have. I like the fragrance a lot. Any idea what might be in this one, Leather maybe?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/003-42.jpg

[man00ver]

Getting kind of hoity toity there aren't you John? :wink2: Those are really pretty nice looking.

Yeah! Heheh. Actually, I was chatting with an older gentleman at the monthly Flowery Branch antique show, the husband of a former Avon lady whose stall I frequent. We were talking about how all the good Avon splashes had been discontinued, and he mentioned that "Mesmerize" used to be his favorite. I hadn't heard of it. He mentioned a few others and the "straight-bottle Avon" AD took root.
Just what I needed! :drool:


Found this full Avon capitol today at an antique store for $1. It doesn't have a sticker on the bottom, just the word AVON molded into the bottle. I can't tell what the fragrance is, it doesn't really smell like any of the others I have. I like the fragrance a lot. Any idea what might be in this one, Leather maybe?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/003-42.jpg

I'd bet on Leather. Or Tribute. Some came with Wild Country, but I'm sure you'd recognize THAT. :wink2:

[HoosierTrooper]

It's not Tribute, I have some and this is a lot stronger. I went back and found you had one with Leather so I'm guessing that's it. Thanks.

[TheVez2]

Yes, the Capitol building from 1970-1972 came in Leather and Tribute.

The Capitol building from 1976-1977 came in Spicy and Wild Country, but it was a white Milk Glass bottle.


We were talking about how all the good Avon splashes had been discontinued, and he mentioned that "Mesmerize" used to be his favorite. I hadn't heard of it.

Mesmerize is a currently stocked Avon scent. My grandmother got me a Mesmerize gift set for Christmas. It is not available in an After Shave Splash though, just a balm. The cologne is quite nice.

[HoosierTrooper]

Yes, the Capitol building from 1970-1972 came in Leather and Tribute.



Thanks for the info, it's definitely Leather.

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's the latest from a thrift store. A 1902 Haynes-Apperson full of Blend 7 for $1.49, it's an AS I don't have any of. The front fenders have some damage but the Blend 7 smells pretty good.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/004-32.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/005-19.jpg

[man00ver]

Mesmerize is a currently stocked Avon scent. My grandmother got me a Mesmerize gift set for Christmas. It is not available in an After Shave Splash though, just a balm. The cologne is quite nice.

Yes, I'm eyeballing a Mesmerize gift set (cologne, body wash, deodorant) on the Avon site here (http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?newdept=&s=bvSearch&c=Bazaar&otc=MesmerizeforMen3-PieceFragranceTrio&bnd=&pf_id=42278&level1_id=300&level2_id=309&pdept_id=375&ym_mid=&ym_rid=), as a potential wish list item for future gifting from the people who like me. :001_smile
I'll be using the discontinued aftershave splash tonight to check it out.


Here's the latest from a thrift store. A 1902 Haynes-Apperson full of Blend 7 for $1.49, it's an AS I don't have any of. The front fenders have some damage but the Blend 7 smells pretty good.

LOVE Blend 7. I've collected several large decanters, all cars I think. Enjoy!

[Alraz]

I remember some of these... Does that mean I am old? :scared:

Al raz.

[diamondtim]

I remember some of these... Does that mean I am old? :scared:

Al raz.

If you have to ask, then you are!

[michiganlover]

Here are my finds from the 4th of July weekend. Found for $2 each at a thrift store in Traverse City, MI:

-Avon Wild Country Cologne
-Avon Firm Grip - Wild Country Aftershave
-Avon Supercharge- Everest Aftershave
-Avon Domino Decanter- Everest Aftershave

The Everest has a woodsy top note that reminds me of the original Polo.

Passed on a number of the Chess Decanters, as I am no longer trying to make a complete set, and some other standard Avon bottles that smelled off to me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/IMAG0018.jpg

[man00ver]

Great finds, John! I haven't seen the Domino before, but I love Everest for that outdoorsy scent and the mild cooling. There's an unboxed "Firm Grip" at one of my antique stores, but they're wanting too much for it.

I had not much success this weekend, but I did find some deals on current stuff at the month antique show: roll-on deodorants (Black Suede, Mesmerize, Wild Country) and a Black Suede hair & body wash. My super decanter guy was restructuring his booth yesterday, but promised to bring in a hoard of full, unboxed decanters to an outdoor sale next weekend. As I'm now one of his best customers, I expect I'll have my pick of these for $1-2 each. To tide me over, he handed me a cased Schick type-G butterscotch injector and an uncased type-I Hydromagic injector, gratis!! They're soaking in the Barbacide solution; now I just have to find some blades. I'm going to visit a couple likely old-time pharmacies/gas stations today.

[HoosierTrooper]

Great finds, John! I haven't seen the Domino before, but I love Everest for that outdoorsy scent and the mild cooling. There's an unboxed "Firm Grip" at one of my antique stores, but they're wanting too much for it.

I had not much success this weekend, but I did find some deals on current stuff at the month antique show: roll-on deodorants (Black Suede, Mesmerize, Wild Country) and a Black Suede hair & body wash. My super decanter guy was restructuring his booth yesterday, but promised to bring in a hoard of full, unboxed decanters to an outdoor sale next weekend. As I'm now one of his best customers, I expect I'll have my pick of these for $1-2 each. To tide me over, he handed me a cased Schick type-G butterscotch injector and an uncased type-I Hydromagic injector, gratis!! They're soaking in the Barbacide solution; now I just have to find some blades. I'm going to visit a couple likely old-time pharmacies/gas stations today.
Two free Schicks is a heckuva weekend if you ask me, especially the I2 HM.

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's a couple more. A full Tee Off container of protein hair lotion for $1.99 and a 1923 Maxwell full of Tribute cologne for $2.99.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/003-50.jpg

[man00ver]

I'm a big, big fan of the hair lotion Tom. Let me know if you want to work a trade.

TheVez2: Clean your inbox!

[HoosierTrooper]

I'm a big, big fan of the hair lotion Tom. Let me know if you want to work a trade.

TheVez2: Clean your inbox!

A trade would be great. I have fairly long hair but don't put anything on it so I'll never use this. I did put some on one morning just to see what it was like.

[TheVez2]

Went on a trip last week and found a bunch of Avon stuff. I didn't take pics of it all, but here are a few of the best ones.

First up is probably the coolest piece I have ever seen. The "Twenty Paces" set. It is 2 dueling pistols, each is filled with 3 oz of All Purpose Cologne. The set was from 1967-1969. I paid $10 for it, and it was totally worth it.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4509.jpg


Next is both versions of the Capitol Building.
White Milk Glass - Spicy, 1976-1977
Amber Glass - Tribute, 1970-1972
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4508.jpg


It's not often that I am surprised by an Avon bottle, but I saw this one and didn't even know it existed. "World's Greatest Dad", had to have it. It was empty, but I'll clean it out and refill it with Spicy. It is from 1971.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4513.jpg


First Edition (67-68) in clear glass, Avon Classics (1969) in brown. It isn't too often I buy a bottle that was empty. But I thought these were so cool and I thought they might make neat bookends once I refill them.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4512.jpg


Remember When Gas Pump, these came in Red (1976-1977) and Yellow (1979-1980). I believe the yellow is a bit more rare. This one is full of light musk. This is my first time seeing this scent and it is awesome!

Totem Pole Decanter from 1975, full of Deep Woods. I 've been wanting this one for a while. There was a totem pole at a camp I attended when I was little. Good memories from that.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4510.jpg

[gearchow]

Don't know if there was anything rare in this box - it was a big box - but they were all for $1 and most if not all were full. Sunday at the Antique Expo.

181297

-jim

[TheVez2]

You bought them all right?

[gearchow]

You bought them all right?

Not a chance. This area is awash with Avon aftershave. And I know you guys love hunting for these things so I wouldn't bother getting them just to pass on, not to mention shipping would not make it worthwhile...

-jim

[TheVez2]

But have you tried it? Vinatge Avon is about the cheapest after shave you can buy and it is great stuff. Do you use any after shave? Many of Avon's scents are clones of other scents.

Some of the bottles are cool, but the real reason I buy them is for the aftershave. Buy that box for $10-$20 and you'd be set for after shave for a very, very long time.

Some scents are hard to find, and many of us would be happy to pay shipping to have you send some of them our way.

[man00ver]

Went on a trip last week and found a bunch of Avon stuff. I didn't take pics of it all, but here are a few of the best ones.

First up is probably the coolest piece I have ever seen. The "Twenty Paces" set. It is 2 dueling pistols, each is filled with 3 oz of All Purpose Cologne. The set was from 1967-1969. I paid $10 for it, and it was totally worth it.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/07-10-2011_4509.jpg

I totally agree with you: THOSE ARE THE COOLEST!

Great haul this time out! I've passed on an empty "World's Greatest Dad" in my area (are they all empty? Maybe this is one that frequently got used!), and have seen and wanted the "First Edition" book-bottles online, but am still hoping they'll show up in my scouting. The guy I was counting on didn't bring his stuff this weekend, and it was too hot to spend much time on the hunt. I'll see him the weekend after next.

[michiganlover]

I totally agree with you: THOSE ARE THE COOLEST!

Those pistols have to be some of the coolest shaving related items ever made!! Wow!!

[timsclips]

Checked my local Catholic Charities thriftstore again today, found several different bottles of Wild Country which I already have. Pondered buying a bottle of Spicey, smelled just like Old Spice. Several different glass automobiles, all empty. I am always finding something in Avon aftershaves at this store but I do not have the space to store one of each so I am staying picky about which bottles I purchase.

[Bruce Wayne]

These were taken at the local antuque mall near me today. I also picked up a candlestick phone of Leather for myself & a Liberty Bell Wildwoods for my Old Man.

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6285/img2011071800024.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2470/img2011071800025.jpg

[man00ver]

That looks like a good booth, Bruce. I'd definitely handle (at least) several of those. Did your "candlestick phone" (a.k.a. "Avon Calling") decanter come with a separate Leather talc in the earpiece?

[Bruce Wayne]

I didn' know that the earpiece had talc in it.

[Bruce Wayne]

YES! The talc is full but the A/S in only partially full.

[man00ver]

YES! The talc is full but the A/S in only partially full.

Excellent...I love those AS/Talc combo sets!

[HoosierTrooper]

Found this Avon White Capitol that is full of Wild Country for $3 today to go along with the clear one.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/003-54.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/004-39.jpg

[TheVez2]

... a Liberty Bell Wildwoods for my Old Man.

No such fragrance as Wildwoods from Avon. It's either Wild Country or Deep Woods. The Liberty Bell would have only had Deep Woods, of those two.

[HoosierTrooper]

After passing on several over-priced and half empty or empty bottles lately i did snag these two. A Pot Belly stove full of Bravo AS and a Dutch Pipe that feels full or close to it of Tai Winds cologne. $2 for the Bravo and a $1.50 for the Tai Winds. The design on the pipe is really cool.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/8-3012.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/8-3013.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/8-3014.jpg

[man00ver]

Good ones, Tom! I'm not sure how I feel about Bravo, but it's been awhile since I tried it on. That TW cologne is a real winner. I can't wait to play again on Saturday...should be a nice haul from my antiques guy at the monthly show.

[HoosierTrooper]

I'm hoping he comes through big time for you. I kind of like the Bravo, but you're right the Tai Winds is good stuff. I have some of the AS but this is the first cologne I've found.

[michiganlover]

I'm hoping he comes through big time for you. I kind of like the Bravo, but you're right the Tai Winds is good stuff. I have some of the AS but this is the first cologne I've found.

I really like the looks of that Dutch Pipe Tom. I have the Tai Winds in both aftershave, and cologne varieties. I am not sure what it originally smelled like, but I don't think my sample smells exactly like it is described on basenotes:


Tai Winds was a lovely man's fragrance, composed of citrus, musk and subtle spice notes.

I don't get any citrus tones from either the aftershave, or cologne. The musk, and spice I can understand. I know cologne can turn if exposed to adverse conditions (like being left in constant sunlight for 30 years) but all of my Tai Winds came with the original boxes.

I am split on my thoughts about Tai Winds. It's a pleasant enough fragrance, but I am not really in love with it.

[man00ver]

I don't get any citrus tones from either the aftershave, or cologne. The musk, and spice I can understand. I know cologne can turn if exposed to adverse conditions (like being left in constant sunlight for 30 years) but all of my Tai Winds came with the original boxes.

I am split on my thoughts about Tai Winds. It's a pleasant enough fragrance, but I am not really in love with it.

I pick up a grapefruit blast right on top. It's significantly modified by the strong musk and sweet woody base, but I couldn't miss it, myself. Like most citrus scent, it fades back pretty quickly.

[TheVez2]

I love Tai Winds. It is one of my favorites.

I've seen that dutch pipe, but the one I found was empty, and had no label.

[man00ver]

Well, the promised haul didn't come together, again. My guy was busy resetting his booth, but cut me a nice deal on a blue Lady G and a 20-count Speedpak of Blue Blades. He's doing a sale at his house next weekend, so I should have access to his entire promised motherlode. Unwilling to leave empty-handed, I grabbed the following 3 items at another booth for $9.





Avon Musk Marine Roll-on AP/Deo (current product)
"Coleman Lantern" 5oz Wild Country Cologne (85% full)
"First Class Male" 4oz Wild Country AS (100% full)

[michiganlover]

Avon Musk Marine Roll-on AP/Deo (current product)
"Coleman Lantern" 5oz Wild Country Cologne (85% full)
"First Class Male" 4oz Wild Country AS (100% full)


Nice haul for the day!

I quite like the smell of Musk Marine. In fact I think Avon's current offerings for men are quite nice, and as a huge bonus they are very value priced as well. I currently have Mesmerize, Wild Country, Black Suede, and Black Suede Touch (which I guess would technically be considered vintage since it is discontinued).

I should also pick up Musk Marine, and the new Black Suede Leather at some point.

[HoosierTrooper]

Very nice John. The variety of Avon AS and cologne bottles is amazing.

[HoosierTrooper]

Found this Avon Barber Shop Brush full of Wild Country cologne for $.99 today at an antique store.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/003-57.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/004-42.jpg

[michiganlover]

Found this Avon Barber Shop Brush full of Wild Country cologne for $.99 today at an antique store.

Sweet find. I have that decanter as well, but mine had Tai Winds Cologne in it, and I paid considerably more than $.99 cents for it!! lol.

[man00ver]

Ah yes, the Barber Shop Brush. One of the essential decanters (even if you don't like Avon). Great find, Tom!

[HoosierTrooper]

I agree, this is a must have. I've seen a couple empty ones and wasn't expecting a whole lot when I saw the price sticker so I was quite surprised to find it full and cologne at that.

[americanarmsdealer]

Well, the promised haul didn't come together, again. My guy was busy resetting his booth, but cut me a nice deal on a blue Lady G and a 20-count Speedpak of Blue Blades. He's doing a sale at his house next weekend, so I should have access to his entire promised motherlode. Unwilling to leave empty-handed, I grabbed the following 3 items at another booth for $9.

Avon Musk Marine Roll-on AP/Deo (current product)
"Coleman Lantern" 5oz Wild Country Cologne (85% full)
"First Class Male" 4oz Wild Country AS (100% full)

The Coleman lantern and the mailbox bottles are both new to me. Nice finds! Thanks for sharing. Now I've got more bottles to keep an eye out for!

[man00ver]

Well, after visiting his house I've now seen everything my favorite Avon dealer has to offer, and I'm starting to get the feeling my shelves are full. I don't think I'll be buying any more this year, but here's what I came up with today for $20.


http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/2b5da26fab4d46a5aacb69cc9e01c432/assets/70357e5ca41240d8a3fb668c6dbcad90/renditions/1024.jpg?md=1313269512000

"Captain's Pride," 6oz Windjammer AS
"On The Level," 5oz Everest AS
"Weather Or Not," 5oz Tribute AS
"American Eagle," 5oz Oland AS
"Remember When" Radio, 5oz Liquid Hair Lotion
"Fielder's Choice," 5oz Liquid Hair Trainer
"Piano Decanter," 4oz Tribute AS
"Stagecoach," 5oz Oland AS
"Warrior" 6oz Tribute Cologne
"Barber Shop Brush" 1.5oz Tai Winds Cologne
"Dune Buggy" 5oz Spicy AS

[man00ver]

Bump, since the server crashed while I was posting today's score, and the thread datestamp didn't update.

[Luc]

I looked at the pictures in the thread and it doesn't seem like someone has one (or I didn't see it). Is there someone who own a "Avon Captain's Lantern 1864 Bottle"? I'm curious as the pictures I found on eBay don't seem to show the bottle properly (i.e. not enough light) is it painted, transparent, etc... Great bottles so far!

[man00ver]

Luc, I don't own the Captain's Lantern decanter, but I've seen it (earlier today, in fact). It's a translucent brown glass bottle with a red sticker over the lens. To me, the look of it is lower quality than the Whale-Oil Lantern or the Auto Lamp decanters.

[Luc]

Luc, I don't own the Captain's Lantern decanter, but I've seen it (earlier today, in fact). It's a translucent brown glass bottle with a red sticker over the lens. To me, the look of it is lower quality than the Whale-Oil Lantern or the Auto Lamp decanters.

Interesting, the ones that I've seen were more black than anything else. I think that lantern would look better without the sticker... Anyways... Pictures welcome if someone has it!

Time for me to show what I got... I bought the Avon Shaving Brush decanter. I didn't use it yet as I don't have what I need to fill it (it's in the mail). Here are the pictures.

[man00ver]

Congrats, Luc! And welcome to the VAAD club. :001_smile

[Quantrill]

I got two Shaving Brush decanters FULL of cologne in today but I'm not sure the smells are gonna agree with me. One is Wild Country and the other is Tai Winds. Both in the box. I thought about dumping them and filling them with something else but, I figured I'd check and see if someone wants to trade me for another scent (preferably AS, not cologne) in the same decanter. Anyone wanna do some swappin'?

[TheVez2]

Ahhhh... don't dump them! That's Avon abuse.

But you're out of luck when it comes to finding another scent in that bottle. It only came in Tai Winds cologne and Wild Country cologne. Those are two of the best scents, in my opinion. You can refill it with whatever you want, but don't waste the Avon goodness. Decant it into a plastic bottle and send it to someone else or somehting like that.

[Quantrill]

Naw I wouldn't really dump 'em. I had actually thought about decanting them into smaller bottles for PIF's etc. I hope I like the smell of the Super Shaver decanter I have coming! LOL

[TheVez2]

I hope I like the smell of the Super Shaver decanter I have coming! LOL

The Super Shaver came in Sure Winner bracing lotion or Spicy after shave. The Spicy is a Shulton Old Spice clone and is awesome.

[Nasty Canasta]

Found these at a couple of local thrift stores. They had more but I am trying to buy full ones only. Unless one is unusual and catches my eye. ($1.00) The model T Touring is missing its top and is full of Tribute. ($1.91) The large paper Get the Message is full of Clint. Both are AS.

[man00ver]

Good finds, Matt! I hadn't seen the "Get The Message" decanter before, and I really like Clint (Avon's version of Aramis). I actually wore Tribute today, which has a lavender top note and went on well over the Salter soap I selected for the shave.

[Nasty Canasta]

I was looking forward to splashing one of the scents on this morning. But I received a call for a job interview and did not know how it would affect the people interviewing me. Better safe than sorry. I did enjoy sniffing them on the way home from the stores.

[TheVez2]

I have another awesome score to share. I found a bunch of Avon at an antique store in Las Vegas on my last trip all marked $3. However I was only traveling with carry on, so I passed. I went back last week prepared. They were marked down to $2!!! So I got as many as I thought I could safely pack in my checked bag: 16 in all. I passed on many others (but those mainly all had Wild Country). Most of what I got has Spicy and Tai Winds. Got back to the airport and found that 1 bottle had leaked slightly (I forgot to double check the caps when I packed), but none were broken. Score 1 for TSA and baggage handlers.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6547.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6546.jpg

These are my favorite. The old school Spicy items are the bomb.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6548.jpg

And check out the Paid Stamp, I've seen picturtes of it, but didn't realize it actually had a functional rubber stamp on it. Too Cool!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6549.jpg

[gearchow]

I have another awesome score to share. I found a bunch of Avon at an antique store in Las Vegas on my last trip all marker $3. ....

Vegas has got your vocabulary messed up. :lol:

-jim

[TheVez2]

Unfortunately that's my keyboard dyslexia. I have to proofread all my posts or there would be countless errors in them. I fixed a bunch already, I guess that one slipped through.

[California Cajun]

I had a number of those when I was a teenager because my cousin became an Avon lady and used those as gifts. Sadly, my face was a zit pit in those days and seldom could use it.

[Mr. Styptic]

To be honest, I haven't read all 12 pages of this thread. Has anyone actually worn some of the vintage Avon fragrances? I just picked up the old Avon Leather in a First Edition (book-like) bottle, and I like it. Some of the current stuff (Driven Black, the recently discontinued Tomorrow, Herve Leger) is pretty darn good, I think.

[Luc]

I have another awesome score to share. I found a bunch of Avon at an antique store in Las Vegas on my last trip all marked $3. However I was only traveling with carry on, so I passed. I went back last week prepared. They were marked down to $2!!! So I got as many as I thought I could safely pack in my checked bag: 16 in all. I passed on many others (but those mainly all had Wild Country). Most of what I got has Spicy and Tai Winds. Got back to the airport and found that 1 bottle had leaked slightly (I forgot to double check the caps when I packed), but none were broken. Score 1 for TSA and baggage handlers.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6547.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6546.jpg

These are my favorite. The old school Spicy items are the bomb.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6548.jpg

And check out the Paid Stamp, I've seen picturtes of it, but didn't realize it actually had a functional rubber stamp on it. Too Cool!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-28-2011_6549.jpg

Nice, if you got a chance, could you post a few close up pictures of the lantern please?

[HoosierTrooper]

Those are awesome Vez! I haven't had time to really look for the Avon lately, but I just got back from a quick trip where I found this at a Salvation Army store. $1.49 for a full bottle of Island Lime, which is one I didn't have. Smells really good, this one looks to be a bit more modern than some I've found.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/001-63.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/002-66.jpg

[TheVez2]

Has anyone actually worn some of the vintage Avon fragrances?

Ummmm, yeah! All the time. They are better than many of the currently available frags form Avon or otherwise. Vintage Avon is what I use most of all.


Nice, if you got a chance, could you post a few close up pictures of the lantern please?
I'll see what I can do.


for a full bottle of Island Lime
Island lime is great. It just doesn't last very long on the skin. Kind of uncharacteristic of Avon scents.

[michiganlover]

To be honest, I haven't read all 12 pages of this thread. Has anyone actually worn some of the vintage Avon fragrances? I just picked up the old Avon Leather in a First Edition (book-like) bottle, and I like it. Some of the current stuff (Driven Black, the recently discontinued Tomorrow, Herve Leger) is pretty darn good, I think.

Heck yeah, I use them quite frequently!!

Assuming the bottle in question hasn't turned (from being store unboxed in direct sunlight, or by being exposed to extremes of heat, and cold) the juice will still be great quality stuff.

So far I have sampled:

-Wild Country
-Tai Winds
-Everest
-Oland
-Spicy
-Deep Woods

Wild Country still exists today, but it is somewhat water down compared with the vintage. So the vintage is a quite a bit better. I like it, and have a fairly large stock.

Of the reminder, I like Tai Winds the most, and Everest is quite pleasant as well.

Oland is a strange smoky concoction, Spicy is an Old Spice clone, and I am pretty sure my Deep Woods has turned.

At the $2-$3 price this stuff typically sells for in discount shops it is a total bargain when it hasn't turned.

I also happen to like quite a bit of the current Avon line: Mesmerize, Wild Country, and Black Suede are all in den. I eventually will purchase bottles of Black Suede Leather, and Musk Marine as well.

[Nasty Canasta]

The old school Spicy items are the bomb.

I am going to have to search for this one. Labor day, flea markets and thrift stores here I come.

[TheVez2]

Nice, if you got a chance, could you post a few close up pictures of the lantern please?

Here you go, mate.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6590.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6593.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6589.jpg

[Luc]

Here you go, mate.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6590.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6593.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/thevez2/Aftershave/08-30-2011_6589.jpg

Awesome, ta!

[Bruce Wayne]

What do you gents recommend that I do with some Avon colonge & aftershave that has turned ugly?

Thanx!!!
Charlie

[TheVez2]

If it has turned, then dumping it out is about the only thing you can do. In all my finds, I've only seen one bottle that has turned. It was a rancid sticky mess.

If you still want to keep the bottle, just dump it, the bottle will still clean out nicely.

[man00ver]

Very nice stuff, KJ, and I do love that "plain" old Spicy bottle and talc.

Tom, OUTSTANDING buy on that Island Lime! I've got the 3 decorative decanters for that one (Super Cycle, Straight Eight, Judge's Gavel), but still haven't found the nice 3-sided bottle you scored. There's another sweet bottle with a woven cladding I'd love to collect as well. Unfortunately, like almost all lime splashes, the scent just doesn't hang around, but it's great while it lasts!

[man00ver]

Felt compelled to rescue this banged-up old tin of Avon After-Shower Powder (all-purpose really, since it mentions use after shaving on the back). Also found a slightly-aged version of a current product, Black Suede Cologne Spray, which will fit nicely into the rest of my Black Suede set (Aftershave splash, Roll-On Deodorant, Hair/Body Wash).

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4269/avonvintage20110903.jpg
Pay no attention to the $5 Old Spice refill puck, which doesn't really belong here. :001_smile

I didn't hit the monthly Flowery Branch antique show today, but I'm heading there tomorrow so I might find a few others.

[oc_in_fw]

Pay no attention to the $5 Old Spice refill puck, which doesn't really belong here. :001_smile



you're right- send it to me :)

[man00ver]

I didn't hit the monthly Flowery Branch antique show today, but I'm heading there tomorrow so I might find a few others.

Well, not too much today. I almost bought an unboxed "Touring T" decanter full of Excalibur AS, but demurred. I guess I'm getting horribly picky after so much collecting.

I did spend $10 on a pair of 3-piece Avon grooming sets, current products:
Mesmerize for Men: Hair/Body Wash, After Shave Conditioner, Roll-on Deodorant (backup)
Black Suede Hair/Body Wash (backup), Black Suede LEATHER After Shave Conditioner, Musk Marine Roll-on Deodorant (backup)

[Nasty Canasta]

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3551/1002684a.jpg

Found these two at a local thrift store for $1.00 a piece. Both are full of spicy goodness.

[mmack66]

I had a Super Shaver with the Sure Winner and to me it smelled pretty good.


The Super Shaver came in Sure Winner bracing lotion or Spicy after shave. The Spicy is a Shulton Old Spice clone and is awesome.

[man00ver]

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3551/1002684a.jpg

Found these two at a local thrift store for $1.00 a piece. Both are full of spicy goodness.

Good ones, Matt!

[HoosierTrooper]

I found another Pot Belly stove today that is full of Excalibur After Shave for $1.99 at a local Thrift Store. I don't believe I have any of this scent, which is very nice.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/098.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/099.jpg

[Den]

Every time I visit this thread I see bottles I've never seen. I wonder how many different ones were put out? I sure wish I would find some of these around local antique and thrift shops like you guys do. I was lucky enough to find a full Pawn Chess bottle of Wild Country for $4. I'm going to have to step up my search a notch.

[Nasty Canasta]

Excalibur After Shave

What does that smell like? SWMBO does not care for the Avon scents so far. She still says I smell like an old man when I splash them.

[HoosierTrooper]

What does that smell like? SWMBO does not care for the Avon scents so far. She still says I smell like an old man when I splash them.

I wish I could describe it for you but I don't know what to compare it to.

[Nasty Canasta]

Ok thanks. I will have to keep my eyes open. The last time I said that I found the Spicy ;)

[man00ver]

I found another Pot Belly stove today that is full of Excalibur After Shave for $1.99 at a local Thrift Store. I don't believe I have any of this scent, which is very nice.


What does that smell like? SWMBO does not care for the Avon scents so far. She still says I smell like an old man when I splash them.

My takeaway on Excalibur is ginger and cedar with sweet and musk underneath. It's a great cologney scent. Good score again, Tom!

[urr-lord]

I just got back from a score.I went to a guy who has been advertising on Craigslist.He has collecting Avon for about 20 years and was thinning out his collection of bottles for 3$ a piece.

Most are in damaged or second rate bottle/decanters as I was only after the juice,not collectible bottles.

Wild Country Talc in a fire engine(missing the ladder)
Wild Country a/s 5oz in a "country vendor" car (i already have WC cologne in a locomotive)
Deep Woods a/s 5 oz in a Winnebago motorhome
Deep Woods a/s 3.25 in a locomotive"cannonball express"-damaged cow catcher
Island Lime a/s 5 oz half full "straight eight" car
Light Musk a/s 3oz third full flintlock pistol
Everest cologne 3 oz "Thomas Jefferson" dueling pistol
Oland a/s 6 oz x 2 Liberty Dollar Coin one plain glass,one with flaking silver coating
Sonnet cologne 3 oz "catch-a-fish" country boy decanter
Tai Winds 6 oz a/s in a white Benjamin Franklin bust
An unmarked Thimble filled with a dark liquid (we compared it to a thimble filled w/a lighter color liquid of similar scent called Elusive cologne)
That's 12 bottles .
The guy looked at my selections and said give me $30 and said-pick five more bottles.so I got:
an empty green railroad lantern
an empty Tai Winds chess piece-Queen
an empty Wild Country chess piece-Bishop
an empty Wild Country Pheasant
a Sherlock Holmes type pipe decanter in a holder with about a quarter full Wild Country cologne
an empty teepee
an empty eagle
His wife threw in 2 more empty bottles.
The empty pieces will be filled out of some of the larger, bulkier decanters.

I enjoyed most of scents from the bottles,can;t wait to try them out.SWMBO gave a couple thumbs up,one frown and a couple a so-so face.

So I got 13 bottles of juice and 6 empties for $30 .About 2.33 a bottle of juice.
I can smell good for years.LOL

[man00ver]

You got some nice ones there... good pickup!

[Nasty Canasta]

Nice haul. I am looking for some of those scents. Glad your swmbo likes them too.

[mmack66]

Went to an antique store today and picked up 8 full, boxed bottles, plus a Deep Woods shower soap, and a box that has 8 demonstrator bottles of Avon for Men. The phone has Leather cologne, with the talc in the earpiece.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mpw1_BMhdXc/TnVb8YC-azI/AAAAAAAABvo/WopCJxl5bIk/IMGP0516-1.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dDCLxT02fv8/TnVb8zaV_TI/AAAAAAAABvs/GMh8i_Cwonc/IMGP0518-1.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XOSzNDRvR6k/TnVb9nRCnuI/AAAAAAAABvw/zRPKDKsfyrg/IMGP0519-1.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aG2TEWMpja0/TnVb-axps5I/AAAAAAAABv0/mciy1EKqdts/IMGP0520-1.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WxBthcYg57Q/TnVb_33rvUI/AAAAAAAABv4/iIgzuI2N3uw/IMGP0521-1.JPGhttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PRqxz31P8AI/TnVcAb6wmYI/AAAAAAAABv8/AHUpGhYGS4s/IMGP0522-1.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-m9_EQlBDAp0/TnVcA6zRFrI/AAAAAAAABwA/00VrK9Qc0Lc/IMGP0523-1.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ws7AngPT2I8/TnVcBXmZKmI/AAAAAAAABwE/OyvbQY7zbFU/IMGP0524-1.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-T_v6ph6N5q0/TnVcB1U_zKI/AAAAAAAABwI/Uh3K43EK7mA/IMGP0525-1.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Gr0s1UqmCtk/TnVcCY9_iTI/AAAAAAAABwM/7Iw3YmZ8D1k/IMGP0526-1.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q7V0DdBp2Ns/TnVcC71cuOI/AAAAAAAABwQ/uCyRfV55MKk/IMGP0527-1.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q59WlsvX52k/TnVcDSf_UWI/AAAAAAAABwU/rzlQrw6AI0c/IMGP0528-1.JPG

[Nasty Canasta]

I like the Jaguar and the sampler. What is the scent in the Jag and are the samples AS or Cologne?
Thanks,
Matt