Live Auction 7634The London Sale: Jewels
A DIAMOND-SET POWDER COMPACT AND LIPSTICK HOLDER, BY BOIVIN
Lot 69

A DIAMOND-SET POWDER COMPACT AND LIPSTICK HOLDER, BY BOIVIN

Closed10 December 2008

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GBP 12,500

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A DIAMOND-SET POWDER COMPACT AND LIPSTICK HOLDER, BY BOIVIN
The circular compact applied with a crowned doubleheaded eagle motif holding a sword and orb set with vari-cut diamonds to the diamond scalloped border, opening to reveal an interior compartment and mirror, lipstick holder en suite, circa 1950, gross weight 248.2 gms, compact 8.0 cm wide, lipstick holder 5.5 cm high, with French assay marks for gold, in brown suede Boivin case
With maker's mark L.J.B (2)

Princess Marie Bonaparte (1882-1962)

Specialist note

This lot was originally in the collection of Princess Marie Bonaparte (1882-1962) who was married to Prince George of Greece and Denmark. The diamond-set coat of arms represent the Imperial arms of the Byzantine Empire.