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Sumptuous 19th Century sterling silver patch box is embossed with beautiful lilies in a vase. The back of the box is also embossed with lilies in a vase surrounded by arabeque leaves. The box is signed "E Rainier." There are four hallmarks: two on the back and two on the lid rim. Has a mirror inside. The patch box has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. It has three hallmarks and a gold-wash on the interior. 1.75 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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