Large Vintage Atomizer?

[KevinM]

I purchased this atomizer yesterday and have looked at a thousand without finding one like it. As you can see it has some issues and was wondering if it was worth anything the way it is?

Also, I was trying to figure out how old it is by perhaps the style, patterns, and the metal shapes of the sprayer components and top?

The Atomizer is about 5 inches in width and about 3 3/4 inches in height and the glass is very thick and heavy.

Thanks for any help!
Kevin

[mart]

what issues ??  all it needs is hose and bulb and you can buy those !!

[KevinM]

mart, but what would be the vintage, should I buy the vintage hoses, new ones or just leave it as it is?

ghopper1924, I'm not sure why you're not seeing the images. I see them fine and mart must have too?

[greenacres]

You can see if they have a vintage hose on ebay. One that is more accurate to the time period, so it looks original. If not, then I would buy a new one.

[KC]

It is not uncommon to have the ball and tubing replaced...just the nature of perfume can cause these items to deteriorate over time.

How to replace
http://www.ehow.com/how_7896159_replace-atomizer-ball-hose.html



http://www.paradise-co.com/balltops/index.html

[mart]

even though it has a deco shape,, i think 40`s would be closer to date !!  i have one now i need an atomizer for !!  gotta look for one or sell as is !!  many people have started using them again so makes little difference if its old or new !!

[KevinM]

Thanks for the replies mart, greenacres, KC and everyone else! I'm going to do some looking around on ebay although I'm not sure it's cost worthy to fix this one up after I look at atomizer ball hose replacement link. Maybe I will list it as it is and see how it does. mart, I agree with you I was thinking it was around mid-century.

[KC]

I'm leaning towards late 40's to early 50's with the style.