Lot 392
- 392
Enamel, amber and diamond vanity case, Lacloche Frères, 1920s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Lacloche Frères
- gold, enamel,amber, diamonds, seed pearl
The rectangular case decorated to the front and back with a red and black enamel chinoiserie scene, framing a central amber panel accented with a shòu character set with rose diamonds, framed with rose diamond borders and later seed pearl thumbpiece, containing two powder compartments, lipstick and mirror, measuring approximately 80 x 45 x 15mm, signed Lacloche Frères, numbered, French assay, maker's and British import marks.
Literature
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, 1994, page 328 for a similar compact by Lacloche, Paris.
Condition
British import marks for 18 carat gold London 1926, signed Lacloche Frères Paris and numbered 69768. Some minor abrasions to interior commensurate with age and wear, some slight discolouration to mirror. Enamel in overall good condition with some minor abrasions to the ends and small area of restoration to one corner. Amber with some fine crazing, small hairline to the reverse and to the edges and small nicks to edges, commensurate with age and wear. Seed pearl thumb piece untested for natural origin.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
In Chinese tradition, happiness (fú 福), prosperity (lù 禄), and longevity (shòu 寿) are the three attributes of a good life. It is not uncommon to find the auspicious shòu symbol on vanity cases by important jewellery houses of the early twentieth century.