Antique 18kt Gold, Ruby Diamond Compact, France

Description:

Antique 18kt Gold, Ruby Diamond Compact, France, the domed form set with ruby and melee and rose-cut diamond tulip motifs, opening to a mirrored compartment with 18kt gold-handled powder puff, 16.6 dwt, dia. 1 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Ruby and Diamond Compact
very slight surface wear, one or two tiny minute dings to reverse
small loupe visible chip to one rose-cut diamond, a few rubies with minor facet or surface wear
contains a gold handled powder puff, handle with mark
form is somewhat rounded, quite deep

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