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French Art Deco Enamel and Gilt Box by Van Cleef & Arpels

Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Offered by: Tishu

Description
An Art Deco style enamel and gilt metal box made by French Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1930s. The box was most likely used for cigarette (and small bills) and it has an elegant slightly concaved form and showcases a striking geometrical gilt striped design with a black onyx push button on the front. The interior is black enameled with a removable partition in the middle. The upper edge was numbered 43.020 and signed Van Cleef & Arpels as shown. Gross weight 178.9 dwts
It comes with an original fitting suede pouch with stamped Van Cleef & Arpels signature and logo in gold4000
Founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels is a French company that specialized in luxury jewelry designs.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	enamel and gilt
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition with expected patina from light use. Few small surface scratches and minute enamel loss to interior. One tiny chip on the closure side, not readily noticeable. Suede pouch in good vintage condition.
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Patterns:	Geometric, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	722636

Dimensions

W.	5.5 in;	H.	0.5 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	13.97 cm;	H.	1.27 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

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