antique aftershaves

[raffijian]

Hey, all:

I ran across these aftershaves that a barber's son got rid of so I grabbed them.

Anyone familiar with these? I am not familiar with Toilet Water so what is it good for?

I've heard of the Stephan's brand but only the current production. Also, the one on the right, can't find name because the label was torn off. It does say it was manufactured in Rhode Island, a coincidence since I'm from Rhode Island. But it does say Albee Products Co.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks.

Rafi

 

[Myanmar Shave]

How do they smell, are they still good?? Sorry I can't be of help with info. but I'm sure most of us would be curious how they smell, since I'm sure these are a long time out of production.

If they were mine I would use one every now and then on a Sunday morning as a tip of the hat to the old fellow who used to own them. Good way to start off the day!!

Congrats on a nice find, Rafi!

all the best,

Marty E.

 

[raffijian]

They all still have somewhat noticeable scents, but since I don't know the potency of them when new compared to now it's hard to tell. From what I was told these are over 50 years old.

What I can say is that the Rose and Lilac toilet water have subtle scents. The rose has a very light floral scent, while the lilac has a sublte doctor's office scent, somewhat medicinal.

The Alpine has a menthol scent but subtle and sweet. This I believe to be an aftershave but it does not say so on the label. The Albee is more mentholated and sweeter.

Again, if anyone would like to chime in feel free.

Thanks.

Rafi

 

[The Nid Hog]

Growing up in PA, my barber was a Stephan's guy. You can still buy it on line--all of the ones you show except for rose are (I think) still in production. Congratulations on a nice find!

 

[ClubmanRob]

The three Stephan's date from the late forties to the late fifties. I'm leaning more towards the mid fifties. The bottle on the right looks to be a bottle of Four Penny Mint aftershave, dating to the mid fifties.

Good find!

 

[RILEY]

I like the vintage look of the Stephan's glass bottles. Great score, congrats

 

[mr_economy]

I'm guessing "Toilet Water" is just their literal translation of "Eau de Toilette," meaning perhaps they are more strongly scented than a normal aftershave.

 

[Wingnut]

The three Stephan's date from the late forties to the late fifties. I'm leaning more towards the mid fifties. The bottle on the right looks to be a bottle of Four Penny Mint aftershave, dating to the mid fifties.

Good find!

ClubmanRob to the rescue yet again!

 

[Deltaboy]

Cool looking old style barber shop bottles.