Beginning in the 17th century ladies began to carry small containers of perfume in their handbags or muffs to counteract the foul odors of the day. These Intricate and beautifully detailed larger bottles were designed for the lady's dressing table... ************************************************PLEASE NO Over-Pinning... Feel free to take 10 pictures per day from my boards, Not 200. I work Hard to find these pictures. Thank you.❦