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ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH 18K GOLD & ENAMEL VANITY CASE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS c.1930
ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH 18K GOLD & ENAMEL VANITY CASE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS c.1930
US$10,048.20
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century French 18k gold & enamel compact with a suspended lipstick holder, of rectangular shape, decorated throughout with stylized art deco, geometrical design and filled with champleve enamel. Hallmarked French small guarantee mark, eagle head 3 (750 standard), Maker VC&A in a lozenge (Van Cleff & Arpels), inventory numbers; 5582, 6404. A world renowned French jeweler, watch, and perfume company. It was founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his uncle Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons such as Farah Pahlavi, the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 11cm
Width: 6 x 1cm
Weight: 103g
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5120
PRE-OWNED
United Kingdom
France
Van Cleef & Arpels
c. 1930