ANTIQUE 20thC ART DECO 18K GOLD, LACQUER, JADE & DIAMOND VANITY CASE c.1920
20th Century French Art Deco 18k gold vanity case, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lid set with a bamboo leaf shaped jade plaque of Chinese inspiration, gazelle in platinum, set with eight old cut diamonds, the whole box is applied with black lacquer. The push button is set with a baguette shaped jade, inside revealing a sprung lipstick holder and two lidded compartments.
Hallmarked French gold (eagle's head, 750), Maker mark SCA (unknown to me).
Reference Number: A5759
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century French Art Deco 18k gold vanity case, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lid set with a bamboo leaf shaped jade plaque of Chinese inspiration, gazelle in platinum, set with eight old cut diamonds, the whole box is applied with black lacquer. The push button is set with a baguette shaped jade, inside revealing a sprung lipstick holder and two lidded compartments.
Each part is Hallmarked French gold (eagle's head, 750 gold standard), Maker SCA (unknown to me), the box dates to 1920-25 and is a stunning example of the early Art Deco pieces, comes in its original retail box.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 7 x 5cm
Weight: 131g