Lady's silk and gem set evening bag, circa 1925

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Sold

5,625 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

coral, diamond, emerald, silk

The silk bag depicting Persian hunting scenes, the clasp applied with black lacquer, set with rose diamonds and cabochon emeralds, with a coral baton fastener, opening to reveal a mirror, French assay marks.

Catalogue Note

Cf: Sothebys, Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 17th November 2009, Lot 178, for an example of two similar evening bags by Morabito, from the collection of Daisy Fellowes.