Calibré-cut and cabochon rubies, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, onyx, diamonds, dark blue enamel, gold, platinum, mirrored plate glass
Dimensions:
L x W x D: 10.2 × 4.4 × 1.8 cm (4 in. × 1 3/4 in. × 11/16 in.)
Type:
containers
Exhibitions
Vanity Case
Object Name:
Vanity Case
Made in:
Paris, France
Date:
1925
Description:
Vanity case depicting a dark blue enameled panther on a row of rubies, against a mother-of-pearl garden landscape with a ruby sun, and a tree of turquoise blossoms, borders and reverse decorated with raised onyx bars alternating mother-of-pearl inlay accented with diamonds, the push piece designed as a gem-set songbird; interior with fitted mirror, perfume vial, lipstick case and covered compartment for powder
