The minaudière decorated with engine-turned floral and foliate motifs, the edges embellished with circular-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, a lipstick holder, a powder compartment, a lighter, a compartment for a blush and a perfume holder, signed La minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels; the evening accessories comprising: a compact, a cigarette case and a lipstick holder of gold reedle design, accented with calibré-cut sapphires, and a hair comb and a blush holder of similar gold design, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, except the blush holder, each numbered, French assay and maker's marks, blush and comb with pouches signed Van Cleef & Arpels, total gross weight approximately 1070 grams.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding. Minaudière: Signed "La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels", partial maker's mark, numbered 7083_C.S - 69328; lipstick holder signed Van Cleef & Arpels "Le Vanarp", numbered 69328; perfume flacon with maker's mark; lighter with indistinct marks, numbered 69328; all stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 8.00 - 9.00 carats, on average G-H colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Evening accessories: Compact signed Van Cleef & Arpels, maker's mark, numbered 68599 and 61000; stamped with French assay mark and 750 for 18 carat gold. Cigarette case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, maker's mark, numbered 68618 and 60999, stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Lipstick holder signed Van Cleef & Arpels "Le Vanarp", maker's mark, numbered 8577. Comb with maker's mark, numbered 10443; stamped with French assay mark and 750 for 18 carat gold. Blush holder with French mark for 18 carat gold. Sapphires well matched in colour, with some small nicks and abrasions. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, lipstick holder with discolouration. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 1070 grams.
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