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Very finely French antique patch box embossed with beautiful textured snakeskin pattern covering the top, bottom, and sides. A sculptural semi-circle of floral garlands and ribbons decorate the sides. 2 hallmarks: one on the rim and another on the bottom of the box. Beautiful rounded shape that feels good in the hand. Mirror inside lid in excellent condition surrounded with inlaid golden braid. It is 1.5" inches across, with substantial height of 3/4". 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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