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细节
An Important Art Deco Gem-Set Vanity Case
Of hinged half-lunar design, the surface set with an assortment of gems including sapphires, rubies, emeralds, amethysts, citrine etc., opening to reveal a mirror and powder compact; the map on the reverse showing Europe inscribed with various locations connected by red or blue enamel lines; a semi-circular lipstick holder with gem-set terminals en suite, circa 1937, with French assay and maker's mark, powder case 9.0 x 6.0 x 1.06 cm.
Reverse engraved and enamelled by Cartier
Formerly the property of the Duchess of Windsor (Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson), 1896-1986
Of hinged half-lunar design, the surface set with an assortment of gems including sapphires, rubies, emeralds, amethysts, citrine etc., opening to reveal a mirror and powder compact; the map on the reverse showing Europe inscribed with various locations connected by red or blue enamel lines; a semi-circular lipstick holder with gem-set terminals en suite, circa 1937, with French assay and maker's mark, powder case 9.0 x 6.0 x 1.06 cm.
Reverse engraved and enamelled by Cartier
Formerly the property of the Duchess of Windsor (Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson), 1896-1986
来源
Sotheby's: The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, Geneva, 2-3 April 1987, Lot 33
展览
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Jewellery Gallery, 1987-2000
拍场告示
An article relating to this lot is available from the department.
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's: The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, Geneva, 2-3 April 1987, lot 33
EXHIBITED
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Jewellery Gallery, 1987-2000
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's: The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, Geneva, 2-3 April 1987, lot 33
EXHIBITED
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Jewellery Gallery, 1987-2000