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Lot 24*
An early 20th century gold, sapphire and ruby minaudière,
apparently unmarked,
Sold for £ 3,360 (US$ 4,720) inc. premium

Lot Details
An early 20th century gold, sapphire and ruby minaudière,
apparently unmarked,
of rectangular form the cover engraved with three laurel wreath and bell husk hung garland motifs with flush-set sapphire and ruby embellishment, the reverse with similar engraving, the interior with 3 lidded compartments, length 8.5cm, weight all-in 182.6gms.
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