Lot Essay
Cf. Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions du Regard, Paris, 1986, page 290
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A "MYSTERY-SET" SAPPHIRE AND GOLD PILL BOX, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Of rectangular outline, the 18k gold pill box with a calibré-cut sapphire lid, opening to reveal a single compartment, mounted in 18k gold, 1¼ x 7/8 x 3/8 ins.
Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y.
With report 94010412 dated 24 April 2009 from the AGTA Gemological Testing Center stating that the one sapphire tested shows no indications of heating
Of rectangular outline, the 18k gold pill box with a calibré-cut sapphire lid, opening to reveal a single compartment, mounted in 18k gold, 1¼ x 7/8 x 3/8 ins.
Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y.
With report 94010412 dated 24 April 2009 from the AGTA Gemological Testing Center stating that the one sapphire tested shows no indications of heating