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One-of-a-kind signed Frainier embossed Art Nouveau antique French silver patch box circa 1900. The "Frainier Deposé" hallmark is hand engraved. Decorated with wreaths, leaves and Art Nouveau flourishes on the top, sides and back. A rich almost fingerprint texture decorates the entire surface of the box. Frainier's execution of boxes was of superlative quality which is evident in the extraordinary workmanship on this elegant and singular piece. Frainier's success was immense but he choose to work by hand and remain small, and could not meet the worldwide demand for his work!
Has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. Mirror inside the lid. 1.8 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.
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Solid Perfume
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Choice of 1/4 Solid Perfume*:
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