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For a very similar vanity case see Van Cleef & Arpels, Éditions Paris-Musées, Paris 1992, page 156
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A GOLD AND DIAMOND "MARGUERITES" MINAUDIÈRE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
MINAUDIÈRE "MARGUERITES" OR ET DIAMANTS, PAR VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
The rectangular gold case with engraved marguerites to the domed pavé-set diamond pistils, opening to reveal a mirror and compartments for powder, lipstick (lipstick holder deficient), cigarettes, lighter, comb and a spare compartment, made in 1952, 15.1 x 11.7 cm, with French assay mark for gold, in fitted black silk frame
Signed La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels and with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 65790 (2)
MINAUDIÈRE "MARGUERITES" OR ET DIAMANTS, PAR VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
The rectangular gold case with engraved marguerites to the domed pavé-set diamond pistils, opening to reveal a mirror and compartments for powder, lipstick (lipstick holder deficient), cigarettes, lighter, comb and a spare compartment, made in 1952, 15.1 x 11.7 cm, with French assay mark for gold, in fitted black silk frame
Signed La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels and with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 65790 (2)