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                          | CREAMWARE PATCH STAND c.1780 | £SOLD |  
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                                  | Although common in glass , the "Patch Stand" was part of a ladies cosmetic set, to help her apply small patches to her face. Initially to hide small pox scars in the 17th century but later following he French fashion ot send a message to her fiends at social engagements. I know that these have been attributed to stands in children's toy sets , but the presence of a central design in this case a Chantilly sprig would imply it was not covered.
 Staffordshire c.1780.
 Diameter 8.3 cm Height2.5 cm.
 A number of chips to foot rim unrestored.
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