ENAMEL, NEPHRITE AND DIAMOND LIPSTICK AND VANITY CASE, TIFFANY & CO, 1930s

Of Chinoiserie design, the lipstick holder suspending a tonneau-shaped vanity case applied with black and red enamel and a central carved nephrite disk highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror and two circular make-up compartments, inserts deficient, signed Tiffany & Co.

Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold near to the signature. Enamel with scratches throughout consistent with age and wear, chip to black enamel near to clasp, deeper scratches to lipstick. Stiff to open main compartment. Diamonds bright. Weighing approximately 112 grams. In good condition.
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