Antique Dual Hair Memento Ivory Patch Box, 18K Gold Mounts - RARE and wonderful! Barthelemy these were often parts of

these were often parts of a set given to a child at first communion

and it retains its original framing and sealed paper backing to prevent dust and bugs inside

I can see some imperfections of age in the wood

Great in the kitchen with toothpicks or matches

A splendid and rare alter painting

Antique Dual Hair Memento Ivory Patch Box, 18K Gold Mounts - RARE and wonderful! Barthelemy these were often parts ofWhat a superb antique ivory toothpick or patch box! The papered lining still in place, and the 18K gold framed insets of thickly plaited hair are both in place and pristine, as well. The case is, as noted, a patch box. We're often asked what a patch box is, or what 'patches' are, more often. The fashion within France, in particular and later throughout Europe during the mid1700s to early 1800s was to have a noticeable beauty mark. Whlie some very few