Opaline Glass Patch Box with White Enamel Blossoms

A Victorian patch box of enchanting sky-blue French opaline glass enameled with windblown white blossoms. Flecks of gold enamel spangle the lid. Brass hardware girds the box with the original hinge and a tight latch. Curvaceous, with a balanced lid and base, it resembles a French macaroon. The small box fits in the hand; it's the ideal size for storing a variety of small, precious items, like your favorite vintage 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 2.11" 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 #X1144