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Lot 68
  • 68

An American 14-karat gold and sapphire glass chinoiserie compact, Marcus, New York, circa 1920

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • compact marked on rim 3 pieces

  • Silver, Enamel, Pastes, Emeralds, Diamonds
  • length of first 3 3/4 in.
  • 9.5cm
of bolster shape, chased with cartouches of chinoiserie scenes on diaper ground, the ends with fluted cabochon blue pastes between pearl borders.  Together with a French silver and black enamel Compact, hinges and clasp set with emeralds and diamonds, matching chinoiserie monogram with enamel chain

Condition

Marcus compact okay, French compact lacks one small diamond and some small enamel losses to chian, cloth fittings tired
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