Comprising: a gold evening bag with a herringbone pattern, accented with a triple rope chain, the interior fitted with a mirror; a matching lipstick holder and powder compact, the compact thumb piece set with single-cut diamonds and an interior mirror, unillustrated; and a ring of bombé design set with circular-cut rubies, the shoulders highlighted with single-cut diamonds, size 51^1/2; bag signed Gübelin, measuring approximately 190 x 95 x 40mm, all with maker's marks, total gross weight approximately 717 grams.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Bag signed Gübelin - Genève, all pieces with maker's marks for Gübelin. All pieces stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Gold basketweave of bag in very good condition, chain and gold frame around interior mirror each with a few zones of tarnish, mirror with a few dark spots. Gold basketweave on compact also in very good condition, mirror with two small chips to left-most edge. Lipstick holder in good condition. Rubies on ring of medium dark tone, strongly saturated, with typical crystal inclusions, many surface reaching under 10x magnification. All items with signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and use. Gross weight of bag approximately 518 grams, compact (with mirror without pad) approximately 130 grams, lipstick holder approximately 41 grams and ring approximately 18 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."