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Gorgeous octagonal 19th century sterling silver patch box decorated: top, bottom and all the edges! On the front is a central embossed cartouche surrounded by flowers, leaves and elegant decorations. The back is embossed with a central pinwheel leaf patterns surrounded by four delicate sets of leaves. Embossed flowers decorate each of the eight corners. Has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. Two silver hallmarks around the rim and a mirror inside. It is 1.5 inches across and holds 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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