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Embossed flowers and textured wave pattern decorate Art Nouveau silvered brass patch box. Beautifully embossed on both sides. Has a ring which allows it to be worn as a locket. Concave mirror inside is original and is charmingly framed with the twisted golden rope trim. Closes with a satisfying snap. 1.7 inches across, holds 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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