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ART DECO BLACK ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD COMPACT
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ART DECO BLACK ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD COMPACT
Of rectangular outline and black enamel and 18K yellow gold geometric design, opening to reveal a covered powder well, a lipstick holder and a mirror, gross weight (including mirror)--6.25 oz., 3 x 2¼ x 5/8 in. (7.6 x 5.7 x 0.625 cm), in a leather fitted case
Signed by Cartier
Provenance:
Presented by Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia (1921-1934) to a foreign dignitary's wife on the occasion of her husband's farewell audience, October 19, 1932
Thence by descent to the present owner
Of rectangular outline and black enamel and 18K yellow gold geometric design, opening to reveal a covered powder well, a lipstick holder and a mirror, gross weight (including mirror)--6.25 oz., 3 x 2¼ x 5/8 in. (7.6 x 5.7 x 0.625 cm), in a leather fitted case
Signed by Cartier
Provenance:
Presented by Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia (1921-1934) to a foreign dignitary's wife on the occasion of her husband's farewell audience, October 19, 1932
Thence by descent to the present owner