Long before minimalism and refillable spritzers, perfume bottles were works of art. Crystal stoppers, hand-painted glass, and sculpted silhouettes turned fragrance into a luxury display piece—and ...

Recently, a cheerful 100-year-old message in a bottle was found on the south-west coast of Australia. In it, a world war one soldier proclaimed to be “as happy as Larry”. If you’re a betting person, ...

W earing chest waders and armed with a flashlight, gloves and pitchfork, Nick Fredsall of Stockbridge is ready to start hunting. His prey — century-old bottles. ¶ The ideal day for a dig is the sunny ...