Lot 74 Dα

A jewelled bi-colour gold cigarette case

Red and yellow gold in 14 and 18k. Rounded rectangular snuff box with sunburst relief decor and hinged lid. The centre of the lid subsequently set with an old-cut diamond (ca. 0,20 ct, L/M, si2-p) surrounded by eight rubies. The push-button set with a pink sapphire in a foiled setting. Hallmarks: Paris guarantee for 18k gold "tête d'aigle" and "tête de Mercure", the 585 mark presumably later. 1.5 x 8 x 6 cm. Weight 122.72 g.
Circa 1900, with amendments.