Lot 952 , A 1930s/1940s Van Cleef & Arpels engine turned styptor, rose gold and sapphire minaudiere, 6in.

A 1930's/1940's Van Cleef & Arpels engine turned styptor, rose gold and sapphire minaudiere, of rectangular form, with ribbed band and set with six graduated shaped cut sapphires, numbered 34 847 & 41326, signed on thumbpiece, 6in.
Estimate £500-800

Part of interior missing? It is quite difficult to close the lid easily as the top seems slightly sprung. There is a dent to the right side panel. A small dent to the left side panel and a visible ding to the base. There is small knock to the back panel close to the hinge. Three of the sapphires have a few tiny nibbles to their surface. Apart from some minor surface scratches to the piece in general, consistant with age and some use, the overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £480