Daisy Nosegay Cobalt Blue Glass Patch Box

This medium-sized cobalt blue Bohemian glass patch box is enameled with a fresh nosegay. The box's top is decorated with a leafy daisy and two flower buds. The box has a flat lid and a heavier bottom. It is girded in brass with its original hinge and a secure latch. The box is the perfect size for storing small, precious items, such as your favorite antique rings. Circa 1890.

The patch box originated in the 18th Century during the reign of Louis XV. Used to store patches and bits of gummed black taffeta worn by fashionable people to emphasize the beauty of their skin or to cover blemishes, the term patch box has come to refer to many types of small, decorative boxes.

Details.....The box measures 2.59" in diameter and 1.43" tall. In Very Good Antique Condition, with signs of wear but no chipping. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels; we consider it part of their charm.

Item #X1147