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AN ELEGANT ART DECO GEM-SET, ENAMEL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND VANITY CASE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Van Cleef & Arpels
Of stepped rectangular outline in 18K gold and three shades of blue enamel, the central carved rock crystal geometric plaque enhanced by buff-topped cabochon emerald, ruby and rose-cut diamond curvilinear motifs, with rose-cut diamond trim and pushpiece, opening to reveal a mirror, a lipstick holder and two covered compartments, with French hallmarks, circa 1927, gross weight (including mirror)--5.70 ozs., 3 x 1 x ins.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, No. 30224
Van Cleef & Arpels
Of stepped rectangular outline in 18K gold and three shades of blue enamel, the central carved rock crystal geometric plaque enhanced by buff-topped cabochon emerald, ruby and rose-cut diamond curvilinear motifs, with rose-cut diamond trim and pushpiece, opening to reveal a mirror, a lipstick holder and two covered compartments, with French hallmarks, circa 1927, gross weight (including mirror)--5.70 ozs., 3 x 1 x ins.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, No. 30224
Literature
For an illustration of this piece see:
Sylvie Raulet, "Art Deco Jewelry", Editions du Regard, Paris, 1984, p. 290
Sylvie Raulet, "Art Deco Jewelry", Editions du Regard, Paris, 1984, p. 290