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ART DECO DIAMOND, ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM SWAN VANITY CASE, BLACK STARR & FROST
Of rectangular outline, opening to reveal a fitted mirror and single powder compartment, rose-cut diamonds, blue, green and black enamel, mother-of pearl, coral, white hardstone, 18k gold, areas of damage to enamel, 3 1/8 x 2 ¼ x 5/8 ins., circa 1925, signed B S & F
Of rectangular outline, opening to reveal a fitted mirror and single powder compartment, rose-cut diamonds, blue, green and black enamel, mother-of pearl, coral, white hardstone, 18k gold, areas of damage to enamel, 3 1/8 x 2 ¼ x 5/8 ins., circa 1925, signed B S & F
Provenance
Caroline Ryan Foulke, thence by descent
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