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Enamel and diamond vanity case, Lacloche Frères, 1920s
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description
- Lacloche Frères
- gold, enamel diamonds, glass
The rectangular case decorated to the front with a black enamel chinoiserie scene, accented with a shòu character set with rose diamonds, framed with rose diamond borders and thumb piece, containing a central powder compartment, lipstick and mirror, measuring approximately 80 x 40 x 15mm, signed Lacloche Frères, French assay and maker's marks, British import marks, two diamonds deficient.
Condition
Signed Lacloche Frères Paris. Stamped with French assay and British import marks for 18 carat gold. Gross weight approximately 141.0 grams including mirror. Enamel with abrasions and scratches consistent with age and use with three chips to the edge on reverse of case and one small chip to edge on the front. Two diamonds deficient. Some abrasions and tarnish to metal consistent with age and use. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In Chinese tradition, happiness (fú 福), prosperity (lù 禄), and longevity (shòu 寿) are the three attributes of a good life. It is not uncommon to find the auspicious shòu symbol on vanity cases by important jewellery houses of the early twentieth century.
Cf: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, 1994, page 328 for a similar compact by Lacloche, Paris.