Gold, Platinum, Black and Red Enamel, Carved White Jade, Pearl and Diamond Vanity, France 18 kt., the modified cylinder applied with black enamel, centering a platinum rose-cut diamond-set monogram, flanked by slender diamond-set platinum bands, tipped by oval red enamel panels overlaid by carved pierced white jade, one side accented by rose-cut diamond stations, with a pearl thumbpiece approximately 4.9 mm., gold interior with frame for paper, pencil, hinged lipstick case and makeup compartment, with maker's mark and French assay mark, circa 1920, approximately 128.5 dwts. gross. 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches. C
Several scratches on enamel on reverse of vanity, slightly visible to eye. Carved white jade: several hairline cracks, 2 areas at base replaced with simulated celery jade, translucent, waxy luster. Pearl: slightly creamy, minor bubbles, good luster. Interior: discoloration marks where diamond plaque on cover was screwed. Minor scratches to gold.
Gold, Platinum, Black and Red Enamel, Carved White Jade, Pearl and Diamond Vanity, France 18 kt., the modified cylinder applied with black enamel, centering a platinum rose-cut diamond-set monogram, flanked by slender diamond-set platinum bands, tipped by oval red enamel panels overlaid by carved pierced white jade, one side accented by rose-cut diamond stations, with a pearl thumbpiece approximately 4.9 mm., gold interior with frame for paper, pencil, hinged lipstick case and makeup compartment, with maker's mark and French assay mark, circa 1920, approximately 128.5 dwts. gross. 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches. C
Several scratches on enamel on reverse of vanity, slightly visible to eye. Carved white jade: several hairline cracks, 2 areas at base replaced with simulated celery jade, translucent, waxy luster. Pearl: slightly creamy, minor bubbles, good luster. Interior: discoloration marks where diamond plaque on cover was screwed. Minor scratches to gold.
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