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Antique Austria 935 Silver Enamel Vanity Perfume Minaudiere Purse Cigarette Case

$2,400
£1,827.55
€2,104.37
CA$3,401.01
A$3,658.27
CHF 1,955.09
MX$43,120.63
NOK 24,649.08
SEK 22,533.94
DKK 15,723.23

About the Item

Up for sale is a wonderful original antique/vintage Austrian/Viennese solid .935 silver and black enamel minaudiere vanity purse case dating from the 1920's. Made in Austria. Very high end piece and well made. Wonderful engraving and enamel work. The case has the original tassel and lipstick holder. Minaudiere has a perfume inside it, place to hold cigarettes and compartment. Comes with the original silver funnel to fill the perfume. Hallmarked in many spots. One of the hallmarks are the initials "LA". Marked .935 silver in several different places. Inside also has a small mirror. Everything on the case/purse opens and closes as it should. The stopper on the side screws off and on as it should. The lipstick side button does not lock the insert in. There is a small chip to the enamel of the lipstick as seen in the photos. No other chips, cracks or nicks to the enamel. This was sold at Nissel Sikora in Vienna. In excellent condition for its age. No other issues other than the chip to the enamel on the lipstick. No cracks, no broken parts, no repairs, tassel is in great shape and there are no dents. The inner mirror has no chips or cracks but some discoloring spots from age. Color is great. The tassel measures approx. 3 3/4" long. The case/purse measures approx. 3 1/4" wide by 1 3/4". Total weight of the piece with the tassel and handle is approx. 200 grams. Glare spots are from the lights reflection and not on the actual item.
  • Attributed to:
    Georg Jensen (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU887847318472

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