Lot 251
 

An early 20th century French Art Deco 18 carat gold and enamel compact and lipstick holder, circa 1920 by Henri Lavabre for Cartier The powder compact of circular form with stand-away hinge and cabochon cut black oynx press release clasp, the lid centred with initials SJ in black opaque enamel encircled with geometric motifs, edged with similar black enamel border. The interior with mirror. A lipstick holder suspended from two cable chains, of cylindrical form with reeded central section edged with border of stylised anthemion in opaque black enamel. The ends with collet set rose cut diamonds in a surround of opaque black enamel. Marked with standard guarantee mark to base flange, and maker’s mark to interior, signed ‘Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York’ to base flange and removable lipstick section. Compact diameter – 4.9 cm / 1.9 inches Weight -  89 grams / 2.86 ozt

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