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Embossed Woodland Leaves and Berries Decorate the Front and Back a Handmade Sterling Silver Art Nouveau (circa 1900) Patch Box
Embossed Woodland Leaves and Berries Decorate  the Front and Back a Handmade Sterling Silver Art Nouveau (circa 1900) Patch Box
 
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Handmade sterling silver patch box from 1900 is embossed with stylized woodland leaves and berries on both sides. Interior houses the original beveled "fish-eye" mercury-glass mirror in perfect condition  Has a ring which allows it be worn as a locket.  "Déposé" is inscribed on the lip of the lid which means handmade and there are two hallmarks on the inner lid. Closes with a satisfying snap. 5 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.
Our Price: $445.00


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