Lot 8
Eleven Pieces of Costume Jewelry, Cosmetics, and Smoking Accessories, 1920-40s
Sale 1218 - Fall Fashion & Accessories
Lots Open
Sep 19, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 3, 2023
Timed Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$441
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Eleven Pieces of Costume Jewelry, Cosmetics, and Smoking Accessories, 1920-40s
This lots contains eleven items.
THE FIRST
Art Deco-style necklace with embellished green composites, glass beads, and silver-tone metal balls.
Approximate Measurements:
17.5" L x 1" W (largest embellishment)
THE SECOND
Beau Sterling floral chain link necklace with nine motifs and ball/hook closure.
Approximate Measurements:
14.5" L x .5" W
THE THIRD
Volupte cigarette case in gold-tone metal and black enamel. Snap closure. Mid 20th century. Made in USA.
Label: Volupte
Approximate Measurements"
5.25" L x 3" H x .25" W
THE FOURTH
Art Deco-style "Leaping Gazelle" pin by Silverman Brothers Corp in sterling silver, c.1930s.
Label: SB Sterling
Approximate Measurements:
2" L x 1.5" W
THE FIFTH
Elgin American "American Beauty" pentagonal powder compact with Greek key motif in brushed, gold-tone metal. Mid 20th century. Made in USA.
Approximate Measurements:
2.5" L x 3" W
THE SIXTH
Art Deco-style gold-tone Argentium silver compact with peacock blue guilloche enamel, c.1930s. Made in Austria.
Approximate Measurements:
2" L x 2" W
THE SEVENTH
Sterling silver and light blue guilloche enamel compact with cord. Stamped "Life Savers Inc XMas 1925."
Approximate Measurements:
2" L x 2" W
THE EIGHTH
Art Deco-style necklace made of sterling silver and red pressed glass, c.1930s.
Approximate Measurements:
17.5" L x 1.5" W (widest embellishment)
THE NINTH
Slim Art Deco-style case in 565 sterling with geometric detailing. Includes dust bag.
Approximate Measurements:
6.5" L x 1" W x .25" D
THE TENTH
Art Deco-style cigarette case in metal and multicolor enamel. "Naples Italy Oct. 29, 1943" etched into interior. Includes two elasticated interior straps.
Approximate Measurements:
3" L x 3.5" W x .25" D
THE ELEVENTH
Art Deco-style small compact with geometric motif design. "Djer-Kiss" engraved at closure.
Approximate Measurements:
2" L x 2" W
This lot is located in Chicago.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
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