A jewelled Art Deco lacquer vanity case, Paris, circa 1925

A jewelled Art Deco lacquer vanity case, Paris, circa 1925

rectangular, the lid centred with the marcasite-set initials of Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979) in an octagonal frame crowned by a baroness's coronet, jewelled clasps and pushpiece, the interior set with a mirror and fitted with two diaper-patterned lids opening to reveal a powder and a rouge compartment, a gold lipstick holder in the centre, French maker's mark A R in a horizontal lozenge, post-1918 French eagle's head control mark, in associated case stamped for: Cartier / London 175 New Bond Street / Paris 13 Rue de la Paix / New York 653 Fifth Avenue;and a blond tortoiseshell powder compact of similar date, oval, the lid set with the stylised gold initials of Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979), under a baroness's coronet, the interior fitted with a mirror, a lidded powder compartment and a lipstick compartment, apparently unmarked,

9.8cm. ; 8.1cm. wide

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