A GERMAN 18TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED AND PORCELAIN BOXSECOND HALF 18TH CENTURYModelled as a female figure wearing shaped face patches, a tiara set with diamonds, an emerald and a ruby, the gold mount chased with a band of flower heads and C-scrolls, the base painted with a floral spray6.5cm (2 1/2in) high59g grossFace patches were a popular ornament in the 18th century, not only were they useful for covering scars and pock marks, but they also had specific meanings depending on where the patch was placed, such as a patch on the forehead indicating a mystic disposition. There were also a plethora of patch shapes to choose from, including stars and crescent moons, each could be placed in order to enhance the beauty of the wearer, such as seen in this box.品相报告: Ruby appears to have been resetHinge goodSome pittingNo apparent cracks or chips