Elegant little purse, forming a minaudiere, in three-tone gold (750), in mesh and stirrup setting with a forçat chain.
The upper part is a hinged escutcheon with a lid, ornamented with lines and stylized leaves partially punctuated with rose-cut diamonds in a seed setting, revealing a beveled mirror and two compartments, one covered.
Incomplete goldsmith's hallmark.
Early 20th century.
Gross weight: 159.6 g. - Approximate height (without chain): 12.5 cm.
Some chips and a missing diamond, scratches from use, small accidents and missing links, especially under the tip of the minaudiere, chips and stains on the mirror.
Live Friday 7 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 77

Elegant little purse, forming a minaudiere, in three-tone gold (750), in mesh and stirrup setting with a forçat chain. The upper part is a hinged escutcheon with a lid, ornamented with lines and stylized leaves partially punctuated with rose-cut diamonds in a seed setting, revealing a beveled mirror and two compartments, one covered. Incomplete goldsmith's hallmark. Early 20th century. Gross weight: 159.6 g. - Approximate height (without chain): 12.5 cm. Some chips and a missing diamond, scratches from use, small accidents and missing links, especially under the tip of the minaudiere, chips and stains on the mirror.

Estimate
€4,500 - €5,000
Result
€5,400
Buyer's premium
25%
Elegant little purse, forming a minaudiere, in three-tone gold (750), in mesh and stirrup setting with a forçat chain. The upper part is a hinged escutcheon with a lid, ornamented with lines and stylized leaves partially punctuated with rose-cut diamonds in a seed setting, revealing a beveled mirror and two compartments, one covered. Incomplete goldsmith's hallmark. Early 20th century. Gross weight: 159.6 g. - Approximate height (without chain): 12.5 cm. Some chips and a missing diamond, scratches from use, small accidents and missing links, especially under the tip of the minaudiere, chips and stains on the mirror.
Sale Friday 7 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris