French Vintage Fifties Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold powder box in leather case

Antique jewelry object group: Powder box with mirror in leather case

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: France

Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics: Vintage 1950's Art Deco influenced Fifties

Period: ca. 1950
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Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique: Hand engraved decorations

Extra information: Van Cleef & Arpels - Their first jewelry store was created in 1906 by Charles, Julien and Louis Arpels, in partnership with their brother-in-law Alfred Van Cleef. They soon reached international recognition and in 1942, they had the possibility to open a new store in New York on the famous Fifth Avenue.

Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

Signature: Van Cleef & Arpels

Engraving: Van Cleef & Arpels CS1281

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions: box 8,08 cm (3,18 inch) x 7,55 cm (2,97 inch) x 1,07 cm (0,42 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 123,90 gram (79,67 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19298-0071

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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