Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style
Ruby, sapphire and enamel vani🍷ty case and a lipstick holder, circa 1938
Lot Closed
May 16, 11:07 AM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Comprising: a silver vanity case, the lid decorated with cabochon rubies and sapphires, enhanced with black enamel, opening to reveal two compartments, one containing a mirror, inscribed '9 juillet 1938'; and a lipstick holder similarly decorated with a suspension ring and chain, inscribed '9-7-1913'; each unsigned, French maker's and assay marks for silver.
Accompanied by René Boivin certificates of authenticity no. 202404PRS and no. 202404PRE, dated 15 April 2024, stating that the vanity case and lipstick holder were created circa 1938 after a drawing by Juliette Moutard.
Telling from their inscriptions, this case and lipstick ꦡholder were likely given as♋ a present for a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
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