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Antique French sterling silver patch box from 1880's embossed with stunning hellebore with beautifully articulated leaves on the front. The back is embossed with three sprigs of roses. Inside the case a Beveled mirror, in perfect condition. Gold vermeil inside and three silver hallmarks on the inside rim. It is 1.4 inches across, and the price includes 1/4 oz (8 ml) solid perfume of your choice. Has ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. 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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