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A GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET MINAUDIERE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Of rectangular outline, the hinged black enamel cover with triangular geometric pattern set with old-cut diamond collect accents, opening to reveal a bevelled mirror, three covered compartments, a removable compact, lipstick holder, comb and lighter, the black Plexiglas sides and base within polished mounts, one concealing a recessed watch, circa 1935, French marks for gold, 14.8cm wide, silk and suede maker's carrying case
Signed La Minaudiere de Van Cleef & Arpels, no.47341
Of rectangular outline, the hinged black enamel cover with triangular geometric pattern set with old-cut diamond collect accents, opening to reveal a bevelled mirror, three covered compartments, a removable compact, lipstick holder, comb and lighter, the black Plexiglas sides and base within polished mounts, one concealing a recessed watch, circa 1935, French marks for gold, 14.8cm wide, silk and suede maker's carrying case
Signed La Minaudiere de Van Cleef & Arpels, no.47341
Literature
Cf. Paris-Musées, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1992, p.156, images 261 and 262 for minaudieres of similar design
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