ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH VAN CLEEF & ARPELS SILVER, GOLD, ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE c1940
20th Century French 18k gold & enamel cigarette case, of rectangular shape, decorated throughout with distinctive floral motifs. Hallmarked French small gold guarantee mark, Maker VC&A for Van Cleff & Arpels.
Reference Number: A5121
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century French 18k gold, silver & enamel cigarette case, of rectangular shape, decorated throughout with distinctive floral motifs. Hallmarked French small gold guarantee mark (750 standard), Silver mark and Maker VC&A in a lozenge (Van Cleff & Arpels), signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, inventory number 63653.
A world renowned French jeweler, watch, and perfume company. It was founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his uncle Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons such as Farah Pahlavi, the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1cm
Width: 9 x 8cm
Weight: 140g