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Sterling silver quatrefoil antique patch box with intricate embossed fanciful wave-like decorations and small engraved cartouche. From the 1880's and has aged well. The lip around the mirror and the ring each bear one tiny silver hallmark. Gold-wash inside box and antique fish-eye mirror in perfect condition. Feels substantial and good in the hand and has aged well.This compact has ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. It is 1.75 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. See example of antique patches in picture below.
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Solid Perfume
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Choice of 1/4 Solid Perfume*:
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