French silver nose powder box with interior mirror and gold and rubies decoration of birds of paradise

Antique jewelry object group
ladies accessory

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style late Interbellum, early Forties
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Period
ca. 1940
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Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
birds of paradise

Material
Silver case and topped with a red gold layer.

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Precious stones
Twelve cabochon rubies
Five carre cut rubies . We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July.
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Hallmarks
The French control mark representing the head of Mercury that was in use in France from about 1879.
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Dimensions
7,50 cm (2,95 inch) x 7,50 cm (2,95 inch) x 1,00 cm (0,39 inch)
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Weight
148,40 gram (95,42 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21020-0179

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