$18,750
LACLOCHE FRERES ENAMELED GOLD NECESSARY, 1920; Cylindrical with red and black enamel in the Chinese style, applied platinum diamond "shou", onyx sides trimmed in platinum and diamonds, the interior fitted with three chambers, mirror conceals ivory memo tablet and gold mechanical pencil, pearl thumb piece. Marked Lacloche Freres Paris #667S3, French control marks (part) and import marks (part). 108.2 dwt. GW (168.3 gs. GW), 3 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1". Note: "Shou" is the character for longevity and one of the five Chinese blessings. Similar example depicted in "Understanding Jewelry" by Bennett and Mascetti, page 328, plate 639.; International bids and bids issuing from the State of California may be subject to laws that forbid the export and/or import of materials made from certain species. It is the sole responsibility of buyers to familiarize themselves with these laws prior to bidding and to abide by these laws. See Terms of Sale paragraph #24.
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2012-12-09
