Lot no. 33
33. BOUCHERON: RUBIS COMPACT, CIRCA 1950
• French marks for silver (800 ‰)
• Grille pierced with flower motifs
• Opening to reveal a covered powder and a miror
• 5 ruby cabochons
• Signed "Boucheron Paris"
• French maker's mark for Helluin-Mattlinger
• Measurements: 8.10 x 5.70 x 1.50 cm
• Gross weight: 194.37 grams
Overall condition: good, superficial wear in form of scratches, areas of oxidation.
Rubies: red hue, medium dark tone, chips, typical inclusions, surface reaching inclusions
Approx. diameter: 0.25 mm
Please note that these stones have not been tested for origin of colour.
Fitting: spring clasp
Marks: signed "Boucheron-Paris" ; numbered "Bt 875012" and "62.671"
French maker's mark with initials 'HM' and the number '7' for Helluin-Mattlinger. This workshop was specialised in boxes, cases, vanities, or compacts. They worked for Lacloche and Boucheron at the first half of the 20th century.
This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.
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