1950s French Enameled Milk Glass Bottle, 1662–1709

Graceful and richly ornamented, this vintage postcard features a rare covered bottle of enameled milk glass that was used as a wig holder in France between 1662 and 1709. During the reign of Louis XIV, elaborate powdered wigs became essential symbols of status, authority, and fashion among European aristocracy. Such wigs required careful storage and protection, and specialized containers like this elegant bottle helped preserve their shape and condition.

Decorated in vivid polychrome enamels with a striking lion amid flowing palm leaves and feathers, the piece reflects the grandeur and theatrical style of the Baroque court. The removable spherical stopper completes the sculptural silhouette, making it as decorative as it was functional.

Attributed to the Perrot manufacture of Orléans, active from 1662 to 1709, the bottle is crafted from opal blown glass, often called milk glass, and embellished with hand-painted enamel decoration. The late 17th and early 18th centuries marked the height of wig culture in France, when perukes signified rank and refinement and became fixtures in daily dress.

Preserved today in the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, this object represents both the artistry of early French glassmaking and a fascinating chapter in fashion history.

This unused, uncirculated chrome-era postcard offers collectors a distinctive glimpse into the luxury, ceremony, and craftsmanship of the Louis XIV period.

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