Please research Georgian masked patch boxes online if you’re not familiar. This is a beautiful porcelain and fine silver patch box. It was commissioned in the Georgian style using an Antique porcelain bust with paste eyes. Fine (999) silver/ higher than sterling. ( tested) impossible to find. Please study the photos carefully. Ask questions. Do your homework. 18th century examples are extremely rare. Poor condition patch boxes prices are in the thousands, good condition are $5,000-$8,000. This is a rare, handmade patch box. Made in the style of the 18th century and from a private collection. Masquerade/masked Georgian jewelry it’s not easily found in the United States. These boxes were used to keep small beauty mark patches. Little black pieces of velvet or paper that could be used to send a secret message at a masquerade ball by applying it next to your mouth, high up on the cheek, hearts,stars, moons. These type of velvet little beauty marks were also used to hide scars from smallpox and other blemishes. Masked balls or masquerade parties during the Georgian period were attended by aristocrats, royalty, members of court and other wealthy attendees. For those who collect Georgian antique jewelry, Mask pieces are like trying to find a unicorn. This patch box was a special commission and was obtained from a private collection, Please read this post very carefully. This can be worn on a chain or ribbon. It’s a pendant. Highly coveted by collectors.