Lot 84
  • 84

A GOLD, DIAMOND and hardstone LETTER OPENER, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, circa 1960

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • reverse engraved VAN CLEEF & ARPELS N.Y. 47080

  • gold, diamond, hardstone
  • length 8 1/8 in.
  • 20.6 cm
the handle moldeled as a stylized bird, the body carved of ruby matrix, with diamond-set head and tail feathers and emerald eye.

Condition

good condition
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