Gold and Diamond Vanity Case, Cartier and Gold, Ruby and Diamond Lipstick Brush, Van Cleef & Arpels

The vanity case of oblong design, the thumbpiece set with round diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, lipstick holder and powder compartment, together with a retractable brush decorated with floral motifs, the slider set with a floral cluster composed of an old European-cut diamond and round rubies.

• Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.40 carat
• Vanity case dimensions 4 x 1⅞ x 1⅜ inches; brush length 3¾ inches
• Vanity case signed Cartier London, designed by R. Emmerson; brush signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 10677
• Vanity case with British hallmarks
• Vanity case 18 karat gold; brush 14 karat gold
• Vanity case circa 1953
• Vanity case accompanied by a signed fitted box