BOUCHERON - a mid 20th century silver and gold gem-set vanity case. Of rectangular outline, the mirrored facade, with ruby and sapphire openwork bird motif, to the raised border and textured grid surround, opening to reveal a vanity compartment with comb, powder puff, lipstick holders and folding mirrors, to the angular push clasp and textured reverse. Signed Boucheron. Paris. French assay marks. Length 13cms.

Overall condition good. Surface scratches, small dents and discolouration in keeping with age and general wear. Total weight 503.7gms. Please see important notices for purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.