A GEM-SET, ENAMEL AND GOLD VANITY CASE, BY GUSTAVE KELLER
Lot 63

A GEM-SET, ENAMEL AND GOLD VANITY CASE, BY GUSTAVE KELLER

Closed11 June 2008

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GBP 10,625

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A GEM-SET, ENAMEL AND GOLD VANITY CASE, BY GUSTAVE KELLER
The rectangular case profusely set on both sides with numerous symbols of the good life, including vintage car, race horse, pheasant, polo sticks and dice, opening to reveal three compartments, one mirrored with powder compact, to the suspension loop and chain, circa 1930, 7.0 x 9.4 x 1.5 cm, gross weight 344.5 gms, with French assay mark for gold
Signed G Keller for Gustave Keller Frères

Specialist note

Founded in 1857, Gustave Keller Frères were important silversmiths in Paris at the turn of the 20th century and renowned for modern design. The company participated in major exhibitions in France and elsewhere until the late 1930s.