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Antique French silver plate patch box from 1880's embossed with a stunning single carnation with beautifully articulated leaves on the front. The back is embossed with three sprigs of roses. Decorated around the sides with small floral sprays and a textural pattern. Beveled mirror inside lid in great condition with golden braid trim. Gold vermeil inside. It is 1.4 inches across, and the price includes 1/4 oz (8 ml) solid perfume of your choice. Patch boxes came into use during the 18th century at the court of Louis XV, where the use of "beauty patches" was popular. A beauty patch was made of gummed silk and was pasted on the skin as a "beauty mark" to emphasize a woman's facial feature, usually the cheek.
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Solid Perfume
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Choice of 1/4 Solid Perfume*:
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