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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. 2 hallmarks on the interior lid rim with 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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