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Embossed garlands of roses and other flowers tied with a bow, featured against a backdrop of vertical textural stripes, decorate the front of this antique from the 19th century. Encircling the front of this antique French sterling silver patch box is a delicate garland of roses and leaves. The back of the box features a beautiful star pattern rose and leaf garlands. Includes the original beveled "fish-eye" style magnifying mirror in perfect condition with a golden rim. Has a loop and jump ring that allows it to be worn as a pendant. Hallmark on underside of lid and on jump ring. Case is 1.7 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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