Lachrymatory Tear Bottle

Tear bottles communicate feelings that few other gifts can. A tear bottle is a symbolic gift of love, joy, sorrow or remembrance. The captivating tear bottle tradition dates back nearly 3,000 years, when mourners were known to collect their tears in a tear bottle, also called a lachrymatory, and bury them with loved ones to express honor and devotion.

Why give the gift a tear bottle? Lachrymatory tear bottles can express your tears of joy and delight at a wedding, or even upon the birth of a new baby! Tear bottles convey that special love and admiration between a mother and daughter (often representing the tears that have been shed between them). Tear bottles are also a compassionate sympathy gift to let someone know how sorry you are upon the loss of their loved one. And unlike flowers, which are beautiful but fading, a precious tear bottle will last for years and will forever be a touching reminder of your love.

Tear Catcher Gifts is pleased to offer a wide selection of heirloom-quality tear bottles made in the USA by Timeless Traditions, Inc. Styles include the Victorian, Roma, and Contemporary lines, along with some new specialty tear bottles, such as the "Friends Forever" tear bottle and the "Pink Ribbon" tear bottle. Standing a proud (but petite!) 2 inches in height, the tear bottles are accompanied by an elegant organza gift bag and a small story card explaining the intriguing history behind the ancient tear bottle tradition. There are also some pretty accessories you may wish to know about, such as the tear bottle trays and the display dome.

If you plan to give a tear bottle as a gift, you may include a special Gift Message and request gift wrapping for an additional $4.

For more information about lachrymatory tear bottle history, visit www.lachrymatory.com.