The Weekly Edit: Fine Jewels | London
The Weekly Edit: Fine Jewels | London
Property of a Lady
ALFRED LANGLOIS | ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
Lot Closed
October 15, 01:30 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Lady
ALFRED LANGLOIS
ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
The exterior with a three-tone geometric design, the pattern and side panels enhanced with black enamel, opening to reveal a plain interior, measuring approximately 77 x 59 x 9mm, French assay marks and later British import hallmarks, French maker's mark for Alfred Langlois; circa 1930.
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The workshop of Alfred Langlois supplied some of the major Parisian jewellery houses of the early 20th century, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Lacloche Frères. Among their specialisms were beautifully designed compacts and cigarette cases, as with the present lot. From 1932, however, Alfred Langlois was contracted exclusively with Van Cleef & Arpels, for whom they were instrumental in developing their patented serti mysterieux or 'mystery' setting.