Lot Essay
Styptor is an alloy of silver and pewter and was used during the late 1930s and 40s.
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A RETRO STYPTOR, ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND MINAUDIERE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Of rectangular outline, the styptor minaudière set with a rose-cut diamond and rose gold stylized bow, the rose gold rectangular clasp opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a compact, a covered lipstick holder, a lighter, a covered glass compartment and one additional compartment, circa 1935, 5 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 13/16 ins., with maker's marks, in a Van Cleef & Arpels black case
Signed La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 42289, compact and lighter signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, lighter no. 42378
Of rectangular outline, the styptor minaudière set with a rose-cut diamond and rose gold stylized bow, the rose gold rectangular clasp opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a compact, a covered lipstick holder, a lighter, a covered glass compartment and one additional compartment, circa 1935, 5 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 13/16 ins., with maker's marks, in a Van Cleef & Arpels black case
Signed La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 42289, compact and lighter signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, lighter no. 42378