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Sterling silver quatrefoil antique French patch box embossed with stunning cyclamen flowers and leaves on the front. From the 1800's with hallmarks under the lid and on the jump ring. Gold vermeil inside and a mirror in great condition in the lid surronded by gold beading. The back is decorated with a stylized arabesque pattern. Closes with a satisfying snap. 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.
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Solid Perfume
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Choice of 1/4 Solid Perfume*:
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