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Lot 126
  • 126

Collection of vanity items, including one by Marchak and one by Tiffany & Co, 1950s

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

Description

  • gold and diamond
Comprising: a powder compact of woven mesh design, of square shape opening to reveal a bevelled mirror, the thumb piece enhanced by a line a single-cut diamonds, signed Marchak Paris, French maker's and assay marks, measurements approximately 75mm x 75mm x 15mm;  a lipstick holder highlighted with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, French maker's and assay marks, a comb and three small vanity boxes two enhanced with single-cut diamonds, and one signed Tiffany & Co, part illustrated.

Condition

The powder compact and lipstick holder with French assay marks for 18 carats yellow gold, the comb and two small cases also probably on 18 carats gold, the Tiffany & Co case stamped 14K for 14 carats. The powder compact signed Marchak Paris, with French assay and maker's marks (Soubrenie et Bois), weighing approximately 142g including mirror, mirror could benefit from attention by professional jeweller. Usual signs of wear to the metal, minor tarnish signs, together with a leather pouch. In good condition. Accompanied by two personal hand written personal notes, signed by the actor Jean-Claude Brialy on l'Orangerie paper head, stating: " Docteur, Face à vous et à votre femme la maison est en bonne santé, cela va bientôt ire 33 ans. Merci de lui avoir prescrit de bons médicaments. La fidélité et l' amitié. Jean Claude Brialy" "Nous vous aimons tous très fort. Jean-Claude et l'equipe."
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