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Superb thistle flowers and leaves, beautifully embossed, decorate both sides of this sterling Art Nouveau (Circa 1900) French Patch Box. Finely detailed embossed stems are complete with thorns. Three hallmarks on rim of lid and has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. Has wonderful beveled magnifying mirror inside lid with gold rope trim. 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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