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Superlative! Three jaunty birds on branches with leaves decorate this spectacular one-of-a kind Swiss sterling silver antique patch box from the 1800's. On one of the branches is the "Huguenin" signature. The top is covered with a beautifully done grass-like texture surrounding the birds and branches. It has an handmade sterling guilloché inner lid and gold vermeil inside. The mirror in perfect condition and there are 6 hallmarks on the rim of the lid. This patch box has ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. It is 2 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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