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Superb! Beautifully embossed and detailed carnations and wasps on both sides of sterling Art Nouveau (Circa 1900) French Patch Box. Extremely unusual to include insects along with flowers on a patch box. Embossed Art Nouveau ribbon pattern decorates the edges of the box with gold wash inside. Has ring which allows it be worn as a locket. Hallmark of famed 1880's Parisian jeweler Prudent QUITTE on rim of lid with two other hallmarks. Haas the original beveled mirror, in perfect condition, surrounded by gold rope border. 1.5 inches across, 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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