Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
CHINOISERIE MOTHER OF PEARL ONYX & DIAMOND COMPACT Possibly Verger Freres, France. Made circa 1900. Very fine and elegant yellow gold, lacquer, mother of pearl and diamond compact.
C. Rectangular octagonal with diamond set edges, a 'Chinoiserie' scene composed of mother of pearl and lacquer, the inside with a beveled mirror, two compartments and a rouge container. Stamped with French marks and a worn makers mark ?...F? in a diamond. Outer dim. 80 mm x 54 mm x 14 mm. In good condition.