STUNNING 20thC VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K GOLD & DIAMOND COMPACT c.1960
20th Century 18k gold & diamond compact, cushion shape, with a reeded design and a large diamond set thumb-piece. Hallmarked French small gold guarantee mark and 18k (owl, 750 standard), Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, NY inventory number 1222, comes in its original leather pouch.
Reference Number: A5765
DESCRIPTION
Stunning 20th Century 18k gold & diamond compact, cushion shape, with a reeded design and a large diamond set thumb-piece. Hallmarked French small gold guarantee mark and 18k (owl, 750 standard), Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, NY inventory number 1222, comes in its original leather pouch. Van Cleef & Arpels are world renowned French jeweler, watch, and perfume company. 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 to the case, some damage to the leather pouch.
SIZE
Height: 1cm
Width: 7.5 x 6cm
Weight: 142g