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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
AN ART DECO DIAMOND, RUBY AND SAPPHIRE LIPSTICK CASE
Details
AN ART DECO DIAMOND, RUBY AND SAPPHIRE LIPSTICK CASE
Of rectangular outline, decorated by single, baguette and triangular-cut diamonds, the cabochon ruby pushpiece sliding open to reveal a lipstick, to the circular and single-cut diamond surmount, enhanced by carved ruby and sapphire leaves, mounted in platinum and white gold, (inscribed "To Mae From Jim"), circa 1925
Of rectangular outline, decorated by single, baguette and triangular-cut diamonds, the cabochon ruby pushpiece sliding open to reveal a lipstick, to the circular and single-cut diamond surmount, enhanced by carved ruby and sapphire leaves, mounted in platinum and white gold, (inscribed "To Mae From Jim"), circa 1925
Provenance
Mae West
Sold Butterfields, Los Angeles, "Fine Jewelry & Timepieces", 25 September 2000, lot 831
Private Collection
Sold Butterfields, Los Angeles, "Fine Jewelry & Timepieces", 25 September 2000, lot 831
Private Collection