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Art Nouveau silver-plate quatrefoil antique French patch box embossed with stunning single poppy flower encircled by a leaf pattern on the front. The back is decorated with stylized flowers and leaves. From 1900, in perfect condition and closes with a satisfying snap. Original convex mirror in perfect condition. Feels substantial and good in the hand. This patch box has a 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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