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Ruby, ivory and sapphire lipstick holder and cigarette holder, Boucheron, 1940s
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- Boucheron
- Gold/ruby/silver/ivory
Comprising: a lipstick holder of cylindrical form, the exterior case decorated with a pierced design of flowers and highlighted with collet-set circular-cut rubies, the domed push piece revealing a plain lipstick holder, signed Boucheron, numbered, French assay and maker's marks; and a cigarette holder with a similar pierced design of butterflies collet-set with circular-cut rubies, the mouthpiece of ivory, signed Boucheron, numbered, indistinct assay and maker's marks, fitted case stamped Boucheron.
Condition
Lipstick holder: Signed Boucheron Paris. Numbered BtN 875012. Inner numbered 60249. Mechanism in good working order. Rubies are a bright pale red and are well matched for colour. Light surface scratches consistent with wear. In good condition.
Cigarette holder: Stamped OR Argent indicating gold and silver. Signed Boucheron Paris. Numbered 82737. Slide in good order. Very small nicks to the ivory mouthpiece. Light surface scratches consistent with wear. 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.
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.
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."