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Avon Aftershave​

These glass car-shaped bottles might have looked like toys to a child, but they were actually Avon aftershave containers—a staple on many dads’ dressers back in the day! With their intricate details and sturdy design, it’s no wonder kids were drawn to them, even if they weren’t meant for playtime.

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Who else remembers these iconic bottles? Share your stories in our forum! Did anyone else try sneaking one off the dresser for a closer look?

 

[erina]

I remember them well, I sold Avon for 24 years, and loved every minute of it. I have 12 Mrs Albie figurines and still treasure them 20 years later.

 

[deni67]

I really miss Avon, on our recent house move I found 8 bottles of their body sprays, still good after all these years, I use them daily now.
What shocked me is I went to Ebay and saw the prices of the people selling them, they were outrageous, I could have made a small fortune, but I prefer to keep them.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I remember when The Avon lady would call in and my grandmother would order from the catalogue and the Avon lady delivered the goods a week or two later.

My grandmother would buy those cars for Xmas gifts

My favourite was the pink bubble bath.

Many years later a lady at work sold Avon and my love for Avon started over again until they were no longer