Lot 286
- 286
Collection of vanity items, Van Cleef & Arpels and a pill box, 1960s
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, tortoiseshell, suede
Comprising: a powder compact of basket weave design, with interior mirror, measuring approximately 90 x 65 x 12mm, and a tortoiseshell comb; each signed VCA and numbered, French assay marks; a double-sided mirror, length approximately 110mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered; a lipstick case, signed VCA and numbered, French assay and maker's marks; and a pill box of similar design, measuring approximately 35mm x 5mm x 10mm, unsigned; each accompanied by a suede pouch, gross weight approximately 255 grams.
Condition
Powder compact: French assay Mark for 18 carat gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Numbered 82504 and 9340. Mirror with slight damage under the surface and minor scratches. Secure clasp. Scratches to metal consistent with wear.
Tortoiseshell comb: typical inclusions visible to tortoiseshell, in good condition. Comb signed V.C.A. Numbered 83088.
Mirror: stamped 18K for 18 carat gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY. Numbered 30 V 5 11. Scratches to mirror and metal consistent with wear.
Lipstick case: stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and French assay mark. Maker's mark. Numbered 93473. Scratches to metal consistent with wear.
Pill box: stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Indistinct mark. Unsigned. Secure clasp.
Each with scratches to metal consistent with wear and in gold condition.
"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.
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.
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."