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Antiques & Collectables 18thc White Metal Ladies Patch Box with Tortoiseshell Lining. French C1770-90.
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Antiques & Collectables 18thc White Metal Ladies Patch Box with Tortoiseshell Lining. French C1770-90.

18th century
Sold 5 April 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautifully made 18thc ladies patch box, made from what look likes silver, but no hallmark, lined with tortoiseshell and with the most delicate and intricate silverwork pattern in the lid, inset with mother of pearl....very good condition and still retaining the original mirror on the inside of the lid......it is a real collectors piece....and I was thrilled to buy it..!

Possibly French C1770-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
3.6cm (1.42")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Patch Box to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135037
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8239
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A beautifully made 18thc ladies patch box, made from what look likes silver, but no hallmark, lined with tortoiseshell and with the most delicate and intricate silverwork pattern in the lid, inset with mother of pearl....very good condition and still retaining the original mirror on the inside of the lid......it is a real collectors piece....and I was thrilled to buy it..!

Possibly French C1770-90.

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
3.6cm (1.42")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Patch Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135037
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8239
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antiques & Collectables 18thc White Metal Ladies Patch Box with Tortoiseshell Lining. French C1770-90.

Archive II A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid. View II
Archive III A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid. View III
Archive IV A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid. View IV
Archive V A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,054
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A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid.
Antiques & Collectables 18thc White Metal Ladies Patch Box With Tortoiseshell Lining. French C1770-90.
Ref: SA1135037
A small round antique white metal and tortoiseshell patch box featuring an inlaid geometric pattern on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, White Metal, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInlaid geometric star motif, Circular lidded construction, Pique work
  • SizeH 1.3 cm (1 in) x W 3.6 cm (1 in) x D 3.6 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Patch boxes were small, portable containers used in the eighteenth century to store small pieces of fabric or silk, known as patches, which fashionable individuals applied to the face to conceal blemishes or display social status.

These boxes were typically crafted using base or precious metals such as white metal, silver, or pinchbeck, frequently paired with organic materials like tortoiseshell, horn, or ivory, and often lined with tortoiseshell.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut construction, natural patination of the tortoiseshell, hand-engraved metal details, and period-appropriate hinges and closures rather than modern machine stamping.

An antique patch box can be displayed as a focal point on a dressing table, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled atop a stack of art books on a coffee table to add a touch of historical texture.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the tortoiseshell from warping or cracking, and cleaning only with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemicals.
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