Avon Products Inc is the oldest beauty company in the US. It offers products like fragrances and aftershaves. The Avon bottles are the glass containers that these products come in.
Interestingly, Avon bottles, especially the vintage ones, are becoming popular among collectors. That is, the Avon bottles from many decades ago are considered valuable today, whether or not they have their original content.
However, with so many Avon bottles out there, it can be difficult to navigate the waters and identify what is valuable and what is not.
That is why we’ve prepared this article about Avon bottles. We’ll start by walking you through a history of Avon bottles. Then we’ll show you some of the most valuable Avon bottles out there and their worth. Lastly, we’ll tell you what makes an Avon bottle valuable.
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What are Avon Bottles?
The story of Avon bottles starts with a door-to-door bookseller who noticed that women who answered the doors were more interested in the scent on his body than the books he offered.
He decided to sell perfumes rather than books. In 1886, he incorporated “California Perfume Company” to make his perfumes. Following the vast success of the company’s “Avon” perfume, the company changed its name to “Avon Product Inc” in 1939. The company will later expand to include other cosmetic products such as aftershaves, bath oils, and lotions.
The glass bottles that the company’s fragrances and other products are sold in are what known as Avon bottles.
Avon bottles have always been iconic. However, Avon started making even bigger statement with their bottles by making figural bottles. These bottles were shaped like some other things.
The first figural bottles were shaped like a boot. In time, a wide variety of shapes were introduced. These include cars, motorcycles, boats, trains, guns, clocks, animals (dogs, horses, peacocks, etc), humans, more.
10 Rarest and Most Valuable Avon bottles
No. |
Name |
Year |
Price |
1 |
Avon Bottle Rare Car Collectible |
1974 – 1975 |
$200 |
2 |
Rare Vintage Avon Wild Country Aftershave Blue Motorcycle |
1970’s |
$199.99 |
3 |
1960s Avon Charisma Perfume Full Bottle |
The late 1960s or early 1970s |
$173.97 |
4 |
Avon Sweet Honesty Boddy Splash Full Bottle |
1970 – 1985 |
$149.99 |
5 |
Avon Old Bottle Dog Shaped |
1970 – 1980 |
$105 |
6 |
Vintage Rare Avon Model A Wild Country Aftershave Bottle |
The mid or late 70s |
$99 |
7 |
Vintage Avon Pony Wild Country Aftershave Horse-shape Bottle |
The 1970s |
$99 |
8 |
Vintage Avon Fashion Figurine Gay Nineties Unforgettable Cologne Decanter |
The late 1960s. |
$99 |
9 |
Vintage Avon Big Mold Glass Train Aftershave bottle |
The 1970s |
$93.75 |
10 |
Avon Shaving Brush Endeavour After Shave Lotion Bottle |
The 1970s |
$69 |
Some of the most valuable Avon bottles you can buy are:
1. Avon Bottle Rare Car Collectible $200
This bottle is officially the “Avon Thomas Flyer 1908” bottle. The Avon bottle was inspired by the Thomas Flyer – the Thomas Motor Company’s Model 35 automobile which won the New York to Paris race in 1908.
The rare Avon bottle is a fine representation of the open roof, four-seater car, with the mounted spare tire at the car’s rear forming the lid of the bottle. The glass “car bottle” is mainly white, but the seats, which are blue are detachable.
The Avon bottle originally held 6 fl. oz. of the company’s Wild Country aftershave. Production of this Avon bottle is in the 1970s, most probably between 1974 – 1975. It is about 7 inches long.
The bottle comes with the original content sticker at the bottom of the car, and this is very good and clear. The Avon bottle is also in fine condition, with only a little scratch (it the floor-tire contact area). It is worth about $200.
2. Rare Vintage Avon Wild Country Aftershave Blue Motorcycle (Full) $199.99
This rare Avon bottle holds 5.5 fl. oz. of the Wild Country after shave from Avon Products Inc.
This bottle can be traced back to the 1970s. The glass bottle is blue in colour and has a gloss finish. It measures 8L x 4H inches, and is shaped like a motorcycle, with a detachable handlebar.
Apart from the intricate detailing of the motorcycle bottle, one thing that makes this bottle very valuable is its condition. Specifically, the bottle still has its original content. It is full and unopened. The original nylon material for keeping the motorcycle’s handlebar is still available. Also, the bottle still has the original content sticker on its base, and it is very legible.
Thus, this isn’t just a rare 1970’s blue Avon motorcycle bottle, rather it is a full container of original Avon Wild Country aftershave. With its like-new condition, the vintage piece is very valuable, and cost almost $200.
3. 1960s Avon Charisma Perfume Full Bottle $173.97
This Avon bottle dates back to the late 1960s or early 1970s. It stood out as a relatively simple bottle in the era of figurine bottles. The glass bottle has a rubber screw lid. It is a small travel-size bottle that holds 1/8 fl. oz. of Avon Charisma perfume
One thing that makes this Avon bottle so valuable is that it is still has its original content. It still has all 1/8 oz of the silvery Charisma. You’ll also find the original content sticker on the shoulder of the bottle.
A full Avon bottle from about 50 decades ago is not something you’ll see every day. This makes this Avon rare and valuable, and priced at over $170.
4. Avon Sweet Honesty Boddy Splash Full Bottle $149.99
This beautiful bottle of Avon is a white transparent glass with some intricate details. Unlike many Avon bottle that come with brass or rubber stoppers, this bottle is all-glass. This bottle dates to between 1970 – 1985.
This Avon bottle is unopened, and still holds its content. Measuring 3.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide, this Avon bottle holds 6 fl. oz. of Avon Sweet Honesty body splash. The bottle is very clean and has its original content sticker in excellent condition on one of its sides.
Being in like-new condition makes this Avon Sweet Harmony bottle very valuable. It is priced at almost $150.
5. Avon Old Bottle Dog Shaped $105
This Avon bottle held 90ml of the Avon Tai Winds After Shave lotion. The Tai Winds line was launched in 1971. That puts the production of this bottle in the 1970s before the end of the figurine craze I 1980.
This vintage Avon bottle is shaped like a squatting Alsatian dog, with the head of the dig forming the lid of the bottle. The beautiful brown dog-shaped bottle has a gloss finish.
Also, the bottle is in very good condition. It is empty, but it still carries the original content sticker on its base. Though this is fading a little, it is still legible. So, this bottle is worth over $100.
6. Vintage Rare Avon Model A Wild Country Aftershave Bottle $99
This Avon bottle is inspired by the 1928 Ford Model A which was the automobile giant’s second market success. The bottle is shaped like an open-roof 2-seater vintage Model A, where the spare tire at the car’s rear is removable to reveal the bottle’s lid. A gloss finish is put on the dirty-yellow colour of the bottle to make a very beautiful piece. This bottle can be dated to the mid or late 70s.
The Model A Avon bottle is about 5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, and originally held 120ml of Tai Winds after shave lotion.
The vintage Avon bottle is also in good condition. You’ll find the original sticker at the bottom of the car (albeit seriously worn). However, this piece rare Aon bottle is just shy of $100.
7. Vintage Avon Pony Wild Country Aftershave Horse-shape Bottle $99
This Avon bottle is shaped like the head of a horse, with something like a keyring in the horse’s mouth just like the bits in horses’ bridles. The bottle is actually more of a pony than a horse because it has a pony’s horn-like feature on its head, and this is what forms the lid of the bottle.
The bottle is was made in the 1970s. It is the empty bottle that is offered here, but it was a container for 4 fl. oz. of Avon Wild Country after shave. The green bottle is 5.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide.
The Avon pony bottle is in fine condition. There are no cracks or scratches, and the original sticker at the bottom of the bottle is pristine. It is priced at almost $100.
8. Vintage Avon Fashion Figurine Gay Nineties Unforgettable Cologne Decanter $99
This rare Avon bottle is inspired by the 1890s, which in America is called the Gay Nineties and is regarded nostalgically as a decade of prosperous comfort. The bottle takes the form of a beautiful woman with manly biceps.
The bottle which is 7.5 inches tall, and about 2.3 x 2.5 inches wide. However, only lower part of the bottle (from the skirt’s waistline down) holds content, while the upper part forms the bottle’s lid. Thus, it originally held 3 fl. oz. of the Avon Unforgettable cologne.
With the cologne launched in 1965, this Avon bottled can be dated to the early period of the figurine surge – the late 1960s.
Amazingly, it is in very good condition. Its original content sticker is on its base, and it is very clear. Today, this Avon bottle is every bit as nostalgic as the period that inspire it because it is worth about $100.
9. Vintage Avon Big Mold Glass Train Aftershave bottle $93.75
This rare Avon bottle used to hold one of the company’s after shave lotions. It is shaped like a train’s locomotive, and has a brass stopper at its rear.
The green bottle is relatively big, as it is 7.5 inches long, 1.7 inches wide, and 2.6 inches high.
Like every authentic Avon bottle, this big mold train-shaped bottle has “Avon” embossed on it (at the front of the train bottle). Though it is empty and does not have the original content sticker, it is in great condition. It’s also a rare piece that is traceable to the 1970s. So, it is a valuable piece that is priced at $93.75.
10. Avon Shaving Brush Endeavour After Shave Lotion Bottle $69
This Avon bottle is shaped like a shaving brush, where the handle part is the main container, and the brush-hair part is the lid.
The rather small bottle is 5 inches tall and about 1.5 inches wide. It used to hold 45ml of Avon Endeavour After Shave lotion. The bottle was most likely produced in the 1970s.
This Avon decanter is in a good condition. There are no cracks or scratches whatsoever, and it has the original content sticker intact on the base of the bottle. The bottle is worth over $65.
Are Avon Bottles worth anything?
While the value of Avon bottles has not risen as high as most people will want, these bottles are valuable today. A single vintage Avon bottle from many decades ago that is in good condition can be worth anything between $50 to over $200.
What makes Avon bottles valuable?
A host of Avon bottles are not valuable today. This is because Avon Product Inc has offered their products till this day, but only vintage Avon bottles are worthy collectibles.
What makes an Avon bottle valuable include when it was made, how rare it is, and the condition it is in.
Age
With collectibles, the older a product is, the more valuable it tends to be. It is the same thing with Avon bottles. So, earlier Avon bottles are generally more valuable than the later ones.
Rarity
Avon bottles that are hard to find are generally more valuable than those that are more readily available. This is one reason why the pre-1965 Avon bottles are very valuable. These bottles are so rare that anyone that is found commands a good fee.
Condition
The closer the Avon bottles are to their original condition, the more valuable it’ll be.
The factors that determine the condition of Avon bottles include:
- Whether the bottle is opened or unopened.
- The original content of the bottle. That is, is the bottle full partly-full, or empty?
- The content stickers. Are they intact? How clear and legible are the markings on them?
- Original package. Is the original box of the Avon bottle available?
- How free is the bottle of sign of use like scratches and cracks?
So, Avon bottles that are unopened, still have their original content, and have all content stickers intact will be the very valuable. Having the bottles in their original packaging raises their value even more. Empty bottles can still be very valuable if they have their stickers intact and are free of scratches and cracks.
Final Thoughts
The Avon bottles of yesteryears are valuable collectibles today. Though their prices are relatively low compared to other collectibles, a vintage Avon bottle can fetch you the tidy sum of $50 – $200. Avon bottles from the pre-figural period can easily fetch you $200+. But you have to find them first, and they seem not to be anywhere.
My wife and I actually have over 60 bottles the majority having their box liquid and stickers with them. I would love to get help at pricing these charming bottles.
I just inherited many Avon bottles and would like to sell them. They are all vintage like cars, horses. Pipes, Alaska decanter, plus many more Do you know where I can do that?
Did you find an answer to this question as I am in the same boat!
I’m trying to sell them too but don’t know what to do? They are full in their original box.
Did you find a place r to sell I have over a thousand of all kinds. I really would like to move them. My mom use to collect
Interested. EmAil me please hpix3406ATgmail.Com
My mother was an Avon representative when I was young child she is now passed on and I have all of her Avon decanters. Many of them have the original boxes and the original content with the stickers intact. I’d like to know if there’s anyone out there that would like to buy them? Or if there’s anyone out there that would know where I could sell them? My email is
kimbaaak47@hotmail
.com
How many, please
Hi Elizabeth, I also was an Avo rep. I now collect the old bottles, I have about 600 or so I would be interested in knowing what you have and what prices you are Looking for, I’m not one to buy and resell to make a profit, and usually I don’t pay high prices, I only collect because I like the vast assortment of bottles. Cheers Judy. Where are you from, I’m in Victoria australia
Is the solid terquse colored avon both oil small pitcher worth any money l
When was this article written? My guess would be a while ago. I have some of the bottles listed above. They certainly aren’t worth the posted prices. You can go on eBay and find most of them for $10 or $15. And, yes, that’s with the stickers still attached, the bottles ful and the box included. I was truly disappointed after reading this article and then searching for them on eBay! If anyone knows where I can sell these and get the prices above, please let me know! Thank you.
We have several enclosed bookcases used for storing many vintage avon bottles as well as jewelry and just about anything that was sold pre 1978, my Gma was an Avon lady and collected and she passed in 1978, most are still in boxes, looking to sell them also and having trouble finding where to go to sell.
please help with any info, much appreciated
I am grateful to have moved into my late grandparents home that they had built in the 1960’s. I just found a whole box of these Avon bottles. Some on this list . I now know where my hoarding gene comes from, and for me no amount would be appropriate. Maybe one day but I am reliving childhood memories each time I unwrap them . My grandma’s bathroom is still decorated as she had in last with some Avon bottles on display. I miss them so much. I enjoyed this article. Thank you to the writer.
Next up is a box of many of all the Elvis decor she collected thru the years. Some have stinky old newspapers that covered his death. That was the year I was born 1977. So Elvis has always been part of our family. She had so many collectible plates hanging all across the top of her living room all the way around. They used to tease me when I was little because my grandpa looked just like Elvis and I would point at the plates and say “PawPaw” lol
Time sure does fly . I’m so blessed to have had such loving grandparents.
Same here. Grandmother left me 100s of bottles she had collected from 1950s to early 90s. Any luck or suggestions how to get value, price, vintage value, etc?????
I also have several old Avon perfume and after shave full bottles and empty some with boxes . Where can I check worth or desirability before selling to cheap?
Need help in finding value of grandmas old Avon perfume And aftershave bottles
Good day! I also have some vintage avon bottles ect. Not sure where to begin to try and sell them? Hoping you can give me some suggestions. They were inheritated.Thank you for your time! Not sure there worth.
Condition
Used – Good
211 individual items. Willed to me from my grandmother. I have refurbished, cleaned and carefully restored each item. I have original boxes for a few. Additionally, the full bottles are worth more than empty. On the average, I based on hours of research and market value, the actual value varies. This is the market value selling for $10 per item yet won’t haggle over a few bucks. I’m all about delivery and or mail! I’m happy to answer and questions or work with you on bundle prices or individual or all. if I do not reply immediately please text me 5 seven 3, four 1 eight, 6 seven 6 five. Thanks!
P.S. Marketplace has blurred out a couple of my pic. it continues even though I sent fb a complaint. Please feel free to ask, and I’ll get you as many pics as you want.
My Email is [email protected]. Cell is 573.418.6765
My Avon salt and pepper shakers have a spire and a square bottom. They are metal and heavy. They both say Avon on the bottom. The A is extended across the other letters. Also have the # A-2617. I can not find any info on them. Hoping you could help. Thank you.
I would like to know how to sell the Avon aftershave Oland Car, Wild County Ship, Windjammer Eagle.
“A full Avon bottle from about 50 decades ago is not something you’ll see every day.”
Actually, you will NEVER see an Avon bottle from 500 years ago.
Or did Avon construct a time machine bottle and send it to the 1700s?
If so, I must have it for my future collection.
The article on AVON bottle is very interesting. I have a collection of more than 150 vintage Avon bottles. I enjoy watching them as all are in different shapes, designs. Each bottle is a work of art. I regularly exhibit in Mumbai(Bombay). I am going to participate in collectible exhibition on occasion of International Museum Day at Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai (Bombay) on 17th May 2022.
I have numerous Avon bottles from 60s and 70s. Most unopened and in boxes. Would like to sell.
I have for sale over126 glass Avon bottles, (some over 60 years old, many still in original boxes completely filled with original liquids), all are for sale!!!!
I have been looking for old Avon bottles and have found several lying around. I have a brown Avon volks wagon electric pre shave lotion bottle. Can you tell me the approximate value?
HI! I have come to possess a blue motorcycle! However, there is no cologne, no handlebars, and no wrap for the handlebars. It IS a blue motorcycle in excellent condition . That HAS to count for SOMETHING! Could u please educate me as to what to do next. Thanks!
We have a few of these bottles in stock.. from the train, dogs, etc.. looking to sell. please contact at [email protected] if interested. In mint condition should anyone be interested in completing a collection or just to have!
I have searched many sites trying to find the value for the all silver toned king bottle from the chessman series, but can only find the silver and amber combination. Are you able to assist? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
I have a collection of 4 old car bottles still full. I am looking sale. 100$ for all of them. Where would I start to sale at?
I also have a lot of avon decanters almost all are full and everything in tack… where can you find what they are worth and where to sell them at
Where can we sell them?
Any interested dealer’s have collected a to boxes of I believe 60 & 70’s bottles taking offers ..to get rid of ..not going high on any but don’t want to lose either .. fair price is good enough 😊
Will send pictures for sure if needed .. I’m sure ..I mean 2 boxes I had
I may be interested depending on the price. My mom and grandma used to have these in the past and they bring back good memories.
Where can u sell them at
I got a old Avon bottle no 7 a girl pic on front of square bottle red hair red apron where is it at
I have many Avon items from the 1970s and would like to sell them . if interested let me know.
My dad has some old Avon perfume bottles and would like to sell them. I’d like to know if there is anyone out there that would like to buy them or know of any one who would be interested in purchasing them?
You can email me: [email protected]
Thanks
Diane
I have a 1908 vintage avon Thomas Flyer after shave with some of the aftershave still in it and it still smells good to put on but im a guy that does not shave i trim my stuff up but never shave it off but it tells me that this one is worth two hundred dollars but it dont have the couchens on ghe top of it and im wondering if there is any place in Wisconsin that would buy the two vintage agon car bottles for a decent price
Hello
, I have 3 box’s of Avon collection many still in box’s need to find a buyer , there just wasting away in my garage , some are not in box’s , no cracks , great condition , alot are still full , going cheap , contact
Thank you ! Ask for Claudia
I have over 100 Avon bottles mostly full some still in boxes anyone willing to buy please let me know.
[email protected]
Do you still have your Avon bottles? I would love to collect them. I remember my mom and grandparents had them in the past and they bring back good memories. I may be interested in buying yours depending on the price. Thank you for your time.
Miss Claudia I possibly would be interested I’m not a dealer by no means I have only 2 that my grandmother had I wouldn’t mind trying to start a collection of a few to leave to my grandkids something they can get kick or a laugh from when they come across them years after I’m gone
How cheap is cheap and will you ship if I pay?
Hello my name is Lisa Barnes and I have 155 Avon Vintage Bottles..We are wanting to sell them.
I want to know who would like to buy them?
You can email me at [email protected]
If you are interested in buying these Vintage Avon bottles.
Thanks Lisa Barnes
I have a glass pocket book with chain handle, a black train, a boy scout knife that’s a hair brush and comb ,a clock with fruit on it and a metal small rouge tin and car bottles and others.
Have green roadster with full bottle of tai winds aftershave, excellent condition, contact
Have a green roadster with full bottle of tai winds aftershave, it is in excellent condition contact
Flo Krol, Thanks!
I have an Avon bottle that is a lady that is white glass and a gold top on it like a Grecian urn and also a Blue ornate pitcher that sits in a blue dish. I’m wondering if they are worth anything.
Hi Marc 👋 I have a big collection of Avon models cars and pony with a firetruck in the box about 20 different types of cars asking $450 for all 272 226-9156
Many Avon bottles some are in boxes some are not.
My mother collected Avon from 1960 1970 I’m sure into the ’80s also I have a crude these and would like to sell them I just don’t know where to start could somebody help me?
I have a very old Avon collection that I bought around 20 years ago from an estate when the lady passed , She was an avon rep. I have app. 500 or more never counted . I have about anything from complete chess sets to what ever just throwing it out there to see the worth . Thanks
I have the rareest queen of heartsvand many more boxes of avon products from the 60 ad 70s serious buyers only
I have a AVON BLUE GLASS BOTTLE WITH A SILVER ROUND TOP IT HAS AVON ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE LOVELY BLUE COLOUR NOTHING IN THE BOTTLE BUT VERY COLLECTABLE X IN MY OPINION AND I USED TO COLLECT GLASS THIS IS WHY I HAVE IT SO ANY OFFERS [email protected] love to know what was in the bottle too xx thank you xxx
I have about 60 avon products I would like to sell all are in good condition and some in the original boxes. I inherited them and dont collect them….please any avon collector please contact me I will sell them cheap.
I have a large collection of vintage avon bottles. Most like new full of perfume. I would like to sell them. Can you advise how or where to do this?
I have what I believe is the bear avon bottle.brown colored bottle with colored still in it.full.never been opened,what’s it worth?
I have an old avon bottle that looks like a hurricane lamp with the stickers on it and perfume. Anyone know anything about this?
I have my mom ‘s collection, including two “Pony Wild Country” decanters and a couple “Gay Nineties.”
Where do I go to sell the entire collection?
I have pictures of everything!
I HAVE THE GAY NINETIES SOMEWHERE COLOGNE 3FL.OZ. IN THE BOX.
IT IS IN BETTER CONDITION THAN THE ONE PICTURED ON THIS SITE. EMAIL IF INTERESTED. HAVE A VERY HAPPY DAY!
I have all beer steins in their original boxes. Also cars and figures (female ) would like to sell them. I interested please e-mail me. Thank you.
If interested in these items please e-mail me .
I have the Avon pistols two what are they worth
I also have a large box full of 50-year-old Avon bottles. Most are still in the box. All are full and in perfect condition. Is there a catalog that tells what each is worth? There used to be. I would very much like to sell these and get them out of my hair. They started in California, then moved to Colorado into three different houses and now in Arkansas.
Thanks
Chris
Also inheriting an Avon decanter collection and am looking to get advice on selling. Still looking thru what we have, but so far many pieces in very good shape, some in boxes. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Just inherited a bunch of avon cologne and aftershave bottles. Who can I contact to sell them
I have the model a wild country in the box and still full how would I sell this or where would I sell it. I actually have the whole collection
I have the Avon 1965 corvette green glass in the original box. The content sticker is in good legible condition. No liquid contents though, glass is inexcellent shape any thoughts on value?
I have 22 Old Avon bottles that needs to be sold and I was wondering if anybody was interested.
I have a Touring Tribute After Shave never opened – any thoughts on value?
I have a bottle of Avon cologne called DAISIES WON’T TELL, it was a Christmas gift from my late aunt in 1963. It has about 50% of the content in it!! Is it worth anything?
I have a bottle of cologne from Avon called “DAISIES WON’T TELL that was given to me as a Christmas gift in 1963! It still has cologne in it!! Is it worth anything?
I have hundreds if Avon bottles for sale lots of them still in original boxes. How do I go about selling them
I have 2 Avon perfume bottles one of a cat and fish in bowl the other of a pig I want to know how old these bottles are and is anyone looking to collect these 2 bottles.
I have the 1851 Colt Revolver Bottle, good shape, opened, no box, label intack. Selling for best offer over $50
I have a 5oz, green AVON truck, Deep Woods fragrance with the number 15 on it. No box, but excellent condition. I also have a 6oz., Wild Country Cologne old fashioned telephone, also no box but excellent condition. They are for sale, and I need to know thier value.
I have several of the Avon bottles, and would elk them all as a collection
I have a lion men’s after shave Avon decanter, also one or two blue girl Avon perfume bottles if anyone is I or can tell me what they are worth.
Thank you.
I have like 30 of them would like to get a price on what they would sell for and get red of them for a good price
I have three of the above pieces. Where is best place to sell?
Thankyou best pricing I have ever used
I was left several totes full of brand new and used Avon items when my mother passed.. several complete series of miscellaneous items. Exp. Complete chess decanters cars decanters ladies in dresses.. most are still full and unopened.. President decanters. Etc. hope you get the picture. She left me everything Avon and I have no idea as to what to do with this or the value of such. Seeking help in determining its value.. several, pre 70’s or older in mint condition. Can you lead in the right direction pleaee
Hello
I have 100 items of Men’s Collection all in their boxes and in very good condition
all still full of contents. Happy to talk.
is there anyone interested in the silver district award ms. albee