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Gem set, enamel and diamond vanity case, Lacloche Frères, 1920s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Lacloche Frères
- jade, diamond, enamel, ruby, sapphire
Of Chinoiserie design, set to the top with three carved jadeite plaques inset with cabochon sapphires and rubies, connected by millegrain-set rose diamonds, the edge of key design applied with black enamel, accented with barrel motifs set with polished jadeite, rose diamonds and red enamel, opening to reveal three compartments, lipstick holder and mirror, measuring approximately 75 by 50 by 10mm, signed Lacloche Frères, numbered, French assay and British import marks 1924.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks and British import marks for 18 carat gold. Signed Lacloche Frères. Numbered 1580. British import marks for London 1924.
Abrassions to interior commensurate with age and wear, mirror with slight peeling and flaking to silver commensurate with age and wear. Black enamel in good condition with some minor abrassions and scratches, red enamel with some small chips to one barrel motif and three corners of left hand frame enclosing jade panel to lid, one sapphire cabochon detail deficient from left hand jade plaque to lid, three small rose diamond deficient.
Jade medium mottled green, left hand plaque with hairline crack to the middle with slight bruse to center. Overall good condition, total weight approximately 184.9 grams.
"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."