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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

Vanity Case, Panther, 1925
calibré-cut and cabochon rubies, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, onyx, diamonds,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.87

There are 7 images of this object.

A clock designed as a carved nephrite Chinese Imperial guardian lion and a young lion, the carved lion embellished with black enamel and gold mane and red enamel toenails, with eyes of cabochon emeralds for the large lion and cabochon rubies for the young lion, supporting a circular clock with carved citrine face, rose-cut diamond-set hands in the shape of a dragon and black enameled chapter ring with rose-cut diamond Arabic numerals stylized as Chinese calligraphy, the red enamel border studded with pearls, all atop a carved coral ball resting on a pearl-fringed saddle blanket atop the guardian lion, beside a carved coral branch with carved stone leaves and pearls, supported by a base of black-enameled gold accented with calibre-cut corals; mounted in platinum and gold; with original green leather Cartier case.

Mystery Clock, Imperial Guardian Lion, 1929
carved nephrite, enamel, gold, cabochon emeralds, cabochon rubies, carved....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.96

There are 5 images of this object.

Vanity case with inverted corners depicting a stylized nature scene of chrysanthemums composed of rubies, amethysts, sapphires, and emeralds on a diamond trellis, outlined in diamonds with diamond-set handles, on a field of black enamel; the reverse and interior of the case in white gold decorated with black enamel chrysanthemums, diamond-set push button clasp; interior with fitted mirror, lipstick holder, and two powder compartments; mounted in white gold

Vanity Case, Chrysanthemum, ca. 1928
calibré-cut rubies, amethysts, sapphires, onyx, diamonds, emeralds, black....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.93

There are 5 images of this object.

hexagonally shaped case, with emerald and baguette diamonds set in platinum, the back rising to a pyramid and attached to a beaded onyx cord set with emeralds , coral and diamonds at interval.

Pendant Watch, Tree of Life, ca. 1925
red and black enamel, gold, carved emeralds, sapphires, rose-cut, round,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.116

There are 3 images of this object.

Mechanical Picture Frame

Mechanical Picture Frame
moonstone, black enamel, gold, abalone, hardstone, tinted mother-of-pearl,....
13.2016.107

There are 3 images of this object.

Vanity case of black enamel, the front set with an amber plaque centering a diamond-set Chinese symbol, enhanced by a meander pattern of diamonds at the top and bottom, one end featuring a diamond-set stylized pagoda roof; interior fitted on one side with a mirror and two compartments, the other side opening to reveal a cigarette case and match holder

Vanity And Cigarette Case, ca. 1920
enamel, diamonds, cabochon chrysoprases, amber, mirrored plate glass, gold,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.28

There are 3 images of this object.

circular dial with Roman and Arabic numerals on inner chapter rings, contained within a gold case decorated on the cover in polychrome enamel with the mask of Tutankhamun against a ground of red guilloché enamel; mounted in 18-karat gold

Pocket Watch, Tutankhamun, ca. 1925
polychrome and red guilloché enamel on gold, 18 k gold, engine-turned white....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.112

There are 2 images of this object.

A clock with a square Santa Maria aquamarine dial enclosing platinum hands, within a platinum
chapter ring with coral Roman numerals and coral sides, supported on an aquamarine
pedestal mounted in gold, on a rectangular platinum base, the front and reverse panels
decorated with fluted coral and sides with fluted lapis lazuli

Mystery Clock, 1931
coral, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, platinum, gold.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.103

There are 2 images of this object.

Cigarette case decorated in red, black, and yellow enamel with a bold geometric pattern of rounded arrows arranged in diagonal stripes, the total effect resembling abstracted leaves

Cigarette Case, 1927
enamel, gold.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.94

There are 2 images of this object.

Cigarete case decorated with lapis lazuli marquetry with a green enameled reed border, the lid applied with a carved jade segment of scrolling foliate motif, the sides of lapis lazuli with blue enamel stripes, the corners of mother-of-pearl and round diamonds; mounted in gold and platinum

Cigarette Case, Leaf Motif, ca. 1930
lapis lazuli, enamel, carved jade, mother-of-pearl, diamonds, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.88

There are 2 images of this object.

rectangular with gold rim supporting lac burgauté panels on top,bottom and sides,the hinges and claspof carved red coral, set with cabochon emeralds, the corners of the sides set with fluted

Box, Lac Burgauté, ca. 1927
gold, lac burgauté (panels), round diamonds, carved coral, black enamel,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.80

There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular case of rubbed gold designed as an envelope with hinged lid embellished with a stylized Persian-style palmette, interior with a holding bar for cigarettes

Cigarette Case, Envelope, ca. 1930
gold, enamel, cabochon sapphires, mount of 18-karat gold.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.77

There are 2 images of this object.

Cigarette case decorated in all-over geometric design, one side of lid with band of rose-cut diamonds, push-piece applied in green enamel

Cigarette Case, Aubergine Motif, 1927
enamel, rose-cut diamonds, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.74

There are 2 images of this object.

carved and tinted mother-of-pearl and hardstone marquetry inlay on top depicting a river with a junk-like and fishing boats on it, mountains and clouds in the background, the foreground with gold-trunked trees; the base with polychromed enamel fishing scene; the interior with fitted mirror, powder compartment, lipstick holder,

Vanity Case, Landscape, ca. 1929
carved hardstone, carved and tinted mother-of-pearl, enamel, gold, diamonds,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.69

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case composed of a carved jadeite plaque depicting four figures in a garden scene, studded with rose-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, framed by blue enamel, flanked at each side with bands of carnelian and amethyst segments accented by diamonds, ends of lapis lazuli, long sides and back decorated with a blue enamel and gold geometric pattern, with diamond thumbpiece; interior with fitted mirror, two compartments, and a detachable lipstick holder

Vanity Case, Garden Scene, ca. 1924
carved jadeite, rose-cut and other diamonds, cabochon rubies, enamel,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.55

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case in red enamel, the central panel with a hardstone and tinted mother-of-pearl mosaic, the panel is outlined in calligraphy-like stylized black enamel lines that overlap at the corners, the edges of the case are decorated in purple, red, and black enamel accented with round diamonds, with a diamond-set button clasp; interior with fitted mirror, two compartments, and lipstick holder

Vanity Case, Zen Garden, ca. 1925
enamel, hardstone, mother-of-pearl, round and other diamonds, gold, platinum,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.51

There are 2 images of this object.

Compact And Lipstick Baton, Rose

Compact And Lipstick Baton, Rose
lacquer, red and black enamel, carved amber, carved and cabochon coral,....
13.2016.48

There are 2 images of this object.

Black enamel vanity case of Japanese inspiration decorated on the front with meandering silver branches set with rose-cut diamond blossoms, the borders and terminals highlighted with icicles set with rose-cut diamonds, with diamond-set button clasp; the interior with a fitted powder compartment and lipstick holder

Vanity Case, Plum Blossom, ca. 1920
enamel, silver, rose-cut and other diamonds, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.46

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case with alternating black enamel and polished gold stripes, with black enamel sides, the central motif set with a carved cabochon emerald of floral design, accented by diamonds and a black enamel border, flanked by curved diamond-set tabs to open the case; interior fitted with a mirror and two compartments

Vanity Case, Mughal Emerald, ca. 1930
enamel, gold, carved cabochon emerald, mughal emerald, diamonds, platinum,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.39

There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular sliding vanity case centering upon blue guilloché enamel, the four corners accented by circular carved jadeite discs with diamond accents over a gold and black enamel background, the center placque depicting a carved jadeite buddha within an ornate lozenge frame of diamonds, with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, suspended from a black enamel and gold chain; interior section slides out of the case from the top revealing a writing tablet, mirror, compartment, detachable lipstick holder, and removable pencil

Vanity Case, Buddha, ca. 1930
guilloché enamel, carved jadeite, diamonds, cabochon sapphire, enamel,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.32

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case with central lapis lazuli panel with diamond triangles surrounded by geometric stylized flowers and leaves on a vine, with a diamond-set button clasp; interior with fitted mirror, powder compartment, and ivory writing tablet, a hidden spring lock releases a rectangular watch on one side and a pencil on the other

Vanity Case, Watch, And Pencil, Floral, 1930
lapis lazuli, baguette and round diamonds, enamel, interior: mirrored plate....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.25

There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular vanity case with central motif depicting a Persian and floral scroll design, reverse is similar but simplified, both framed by mauve enamel, with diamond-set thumbpiece; interior with fitted mirror and two compartments

Vanity Case, Persian, 1930
enamel, diamonds, carved jadeite, rose-cut diamonds, 18-karat gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.22

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case of envelope design accented in the center by a blue enamel floral motif sided by bands of red enamel, accented with three cabochon sapphires at the front and sides, the reverse with a blue enamel center

Vanity Case, Floral Sash, ca. 1925
enamel, cabochon sapphires, gold, mirrored plate glass.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.12

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case, the front and reverse each decorated with a mosaic depicting a dragon and mountain peaks, scenes are edged in black enamel, terminals in carved coral and sides with mother-of-pearl panels, with a coral and diamond thumbpiece; interior with two compartments and a fitted mirror

Vanity Case, Dragon and the Pearl, ca. 1927
gold, malachite, mother-of-pearl, cabochon ruby, diamonds, enamel, carved....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.11

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case with curved ends suspended from an oval link gold chain; front of case shows lines of seed pearls accented with a lattice motif set with diamonds, accented by a small rabbit; cabochon sapphire as thumbpiece; interior fitted with a mirror and writing pad; powder compartment fitted with two lipstick holders with a removable pencil

Vanity Case, Rabbit, ca. 1924
gold, seed pearls, rose-cut and other diamonds, square-cut and cabochon....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.6

There are 2 images of this object.

A watch with a circular dial with white enameled chapter ring, black enameled Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, within an acorn-form case decorated with single-cut and rose-cut diamonds on a black enameled ground, suspended from a black silk cord with black enamel and diamond cylindrical slide; mounted in 18-karat gold and platinum

Pendant Watch, Acorn, ca. 1925
enameled gold, single- and rose-cut and other diamonds, blued steel, gold,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.113

There are 2 images of this object.

Octagonal vanity case with trapeze- and baguette-cut diamonds arranged in a geometric motif, the button clasp set with two baguette-cut diamonds; interior with fitted mirror, lipstick holder, and powder compartment; mounted in gold and platinum

Vanity Case, ca. 1928
trapeze- and baguette-cut diamonds, lapis lazuli, mirrored plate glass, gold,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.91

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity case with lapis lazuli marquetry on the central panel, the edges decorated with carved jade panels with carved ruyi outlined by round diamond and coral borders of scrolling cloud shapes, the pattern continues around to the reverse, coral rims applied to the edges, the short ends set with lapis lazuli panels, the diamond-set button clasp encircled by red lacquer; interior with fitted mirror, two powder compartments with powder puffs, and lipstick holder

Vanity Case, ca. 1927
lapis lazuli, carved jade, carved ruyi, coral, diamonds, lacquer, mirrored....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.89

There are 2 images of this object.

rectangular with rounded and incurved corners, the top with nephrite panels carved with sections of flowers and melons,set at intersteces with diamond-set platinum octagon shaped studs,at the end with rows of jade batons and buff-top sapphires, the borders of blue enamel on gold, the sides with carved nephrite and jade batons and thumbpiece; the interior with fitted mirror, two powder compartments, lipstick holder,

Vanity Case, ca. 1927
carved nephrite, platinum-mounted diamonds,enamel, gold, carved jade,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.81

There are 2 images of this object.

Box of white marble decorated with a coral ring handle with rose-cut diamonds and held within a black enamel mount, with three red and black enamel and diamond hinges, standing on four onyx feet

Box, ca. 1927
white marble, coral, rose-cut diamonds, black and red enamel, onyx.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.73

There are 2 images of this object.

Jadeite box with a striated rock crystal column terminating in an arrow motif with roses at center, with diamond-set button clasp, mounted in white and yellow gold

Box, 1928
jadeite, frosted striated rock crystal, lapis lazuli, collet-set, baguette,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.72

There are 2 images of this object.

in Chinese taste, of cylindrical drum form, enamelled in blue and green continuous foliate panel around a blue and gold geometric central panel studded with diamonds, and with red border, the blade-form thumbpiece with rubies and diamonds,gold drum ends

Vanity Case, ca. 1925
enamel, gold, collet-set and other diamonds, rubies, platinum, mirrored plate....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.65

There are 2 images of this object.

rectangular with lozenge shaped design, the top centered by a carved floral arrangement of Shibayama technique surrounded by diamond border; the interior fitted with two compartments for powder and an opening for a comb

Vanity Case, ca. 1920
tinted and carved mother-of-pearl in shibayama technique, diamonds, mirrored....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.61

There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular vanity case with border of geometric design made of scored mother-of-pearl filled with blue enamel, surrounding a panel of mother-of-pearl tinted in purple and green showing a man and a woman in a lush garden scene

Vanity Case, Lac Burgauté, ca. 1928
mother-of-pearl, lac burgauté, enamel, cabochon turquoise, lapis lazuli,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.54

There are 2 images of this object.

Miniature compact brooch, the front with black enamel geometric and zigzag pattern, accented in the center by a diamond-set band terminated by a diamond plaque, the sides accented by gold bars applied with black enamel bands and set with cabochon sapphires; fitted mirror and two compartments, surmounted by a small compartment

Compact Brooch, 1929
enamel, diamonds, gold, cabochon sapphires, mirrored plate glass, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.45

There are 2 images of this object.