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Octagonal 19th Century Sterling Silver Patch Box Embossed on the Top, Bottom and All The Edges with Leaves and Flowers
Octagonal 19th Century Sterling Silver Patch Box Embossed on the Top, Bottom and All The Edges with Leaves and Flowers


 
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Gorgeous octagonal 19th century sterling silver patch box decorated: top, bottom and all the edges! On the front is a central embossed cartouche surrounded by flowers, leaves and elegant decorations. The back is embossed with a central pinwheel leaf patterns surrounded by four delicate sets of leaves. Embossed flowers decorate each of the eight corners. Has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. Two silver hallmarks around the rim and a mirror inside. It is 1.5 inches across and holds 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.


Our Price: $430.00


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