Lot 834
BOUCHERON - a French 18ct gold and silver ruby and diamond compact. Of square outline, the front...
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Lot 834
BOUCHERON - a French 18ct gold and silver ruby and diamond compact. Of square outline, the front...
Lot 834
Lot Description
BOUCHERON - a French 18ct gold and silver ruby and diamond compact. Of square outline, the front of mesh design with overlaid brilliant-cut diamond and carved leaf ruby flowers within a raised scroll surround to the ridged back case. Signed Boucheron Paris 57826. With French assay marks. Length 7.3cms. Gross weight 154.86gms. With associated pouch.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The compact is in overall fair condition. There are scratches and areas of wear to the compact in keeping with general wear. The rubies slightly vary in colour, some slightly more pinkish red in tone, there is abrasion and scratches to several of the rubies. The diamonds are bright, some of the settings may need to be checked. There is some damage to the mesh, where it has lifted, there is also an areas of discolouration to the side. There is some glue visible to the inner mirror. The makers mark and French marks are clear. The compact closes secure. The pouch is damaged to the edging.
Overall weight includes the internal mirror.
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