Art Deco 18ct Gold Silver And Sapphire Boucheron Butterfly Compact

Art Deco 18ct rose gold, silver and sapphire Boucheron compact. The front of the piece has a pierced and hand engraved rose gold panel with two butterflies among peonies and foliage set over a mirrored ground so that the openwork catches the light as the case moves. Five bezel set round blue sapphires form the eyes of the butterflies and the centres of the flowers. A gold pushpiece opens the case to reveal two compartments. The inner lid carries a mirror and there is also a separate compartment for powder.

Signed Boucheron Paris, with a serial number (B’té N° 815012) and French hallmarks, including a maker’s mark. Pieces of this high quality were made for a wealthy clientele: affluent Parisian women and international customers who shopped on the Place Vendôme.

Measurements: 74mm x 57mm, weight: approx 176 grams

Period: Art Deco

Condition: Good, with signs of age and use. There are light surface scratches. The hinges and clasp work as they should