Rare Art Deco DeVilbiss atomizer with netted bulb sprayer with a gilt plated metal neck that attaches to the glass perfume bottle. Container is opaque solid mauve pink glass with gilded bottom rim, and with original gilt hardware.

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Rare Art Deco DeVilbiss atomizer with netted bulb sprayer with a gilt plated metal neck that attaches to the glass perfume bottle. Container is opaque solid mauve pink glass with gilded bottom rim, and with original gilt hardware.

 

CIRCA: 1910s

ORIGIN: USA

DIMENSIONS: H: 18 cm x  W: 5 cm

 

CONDITION: Atomizer bulb needs repair

 

DeVilbiss;

 

Founded in 1888, Toledo, Ohio physician Dr. Allen DeVilbiss combined a bulb, some tubing, and the base of an oil can to create the first atomizer for health care. In 1907, Thomas DeVilbiss, an inventor in his own right, experimented with adapting the original atomizer to create a spray gun to meet the challenges of spray finishing. Mass production was beginning to evolve, and Thomas DeVilbiss’ spray gun technology proved to be a revolutionary addition to the paint and lacquer coating applications on furniture and automotive finishing. Spraying the material reduced drying time to hours instead of weeks, and the spraying of paint replaced hand brushing, helping to increase productivity.