Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Antique Mirror Compact Box from 1930's Minaudiere Set
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$5,200
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This beautiful designer Van Cleef and Arpels compact mirror box is crafted in 18 karat gold with a black lacquer finish. This fantastic box needs to be seen to appreciate the skill that went into its making. We are happy to send it with pre-paid return packaging, so in the unlikely event you are not completely happy with it, it will be painless to return for a full refund.
The box would have originally come in a Minaudiere set dating from the 1930's. The box is in overall very good condition. There is a spot on the inside of the bottom of the box where the lacquer is split as well as a small dent on the outside bottom of the box where it was placed on a hard object.
"In the Roaring Twenties...While visiting his socialite friend Florence Jay Gould, Charles Arpels was surprised to see her tossing her lipstick, powder case, cigarettes, and lighter into a Lucky Strike cigarette tin. From this encounter, the idea for the Minaudière® precious case was born." -VCA
Designer | Van Cleef & Arpels |
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Composition | 18k yellow gold |
Accent Material | black lacquer |
Dimensions | 72x49mm, 12mm thick |
Item Weight | 69.8 grams |
Era | 1930's |
Notes | VCA history article attached, picture expanded |
We specialize in finding and selling high quality fine estate jewelry and engagement rings. All items are previously used. We offer friendly customer service and guarantee all our products to be as represented. Items will arrive in EraGem branded presentation boxes, the old box props sometimes shown are not included. We stand behind the authenticity and quality of each item we sell; however, if you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within 60 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Free insured return shipping in the USA. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all.