A diamond-set ‘marguerite’ compact and lipstick case, by Boucheron, circa 1965 The compact embossed with repeating daisy motifs and studded with brilliant-cut diamonds, the push piece set with brilliant-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a powdered well and mirror, the lipstick holder of similar design, both signed Boucheron Paris, maker’s marks, French assay marks, compact width 7.5cm, lipstick case length 5.3cm, maker’s suede pouches.

Sold for £ 4,375 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018

RUBY POWDER COMPACT, BOUCHERON
Cabochon rubies, 18K gold (750) and silver (800), French marks, circa 1950, 8.0 x 6.3 x 1.7 cm, gross weight: 168.48 g, signed Boucheron Paris

Sold for EUR 1,250 at Christie’s in 2019

Boucheron Vintage Flower Minaudiere.

Minaudiere contains two lipstick cases.

Sold for US$1,600 at FORTUNA in 2022

Boucheron | Silver and ruby powder compact.

The reeded rectangular case decorated at the front with a pierced and engraved design of birds and butterflies amongst flowering vines, accented with collet-set circular-cut rubies, opening to reveal two compartments, measuring approximately 82 x 57 x 14mm, signed Boucheron, numbered, French assay marks for silver and maker’s marks, gross weight 172.24 grams; 1950s, case stamped Boucheron.

Sold for EUR 882 at Sotheby’s in 2022

Belle Epoque 950 silver vanity set. Made by Gustave Keller in Paris, ca 1910 comprising of (dimensions in inches): 2 hair brushes (8 3/4), 2 hair brushes (7 1/4), 2 clothes brushes (7 1/8), makeup brush (3 7/8), table mirror (16 1/2 x 12 3/4), hand mirror (10 3/8), 2 jars (5), 2 jars (2 3/4), 2 bottles (6 1/2), 2 bottles (6 1/4), 2 rouge pots (7/8), 2 lipstick cases (2), nail buffer (5 1/2), scissors (3), scissors (2 3/4), nail file (7 1/8), nail file (6 3/8), tweezers (6 1/8), 2 candlesticks (4 1/4), shoe horn (8), glove stretcher (9), button hook (7 3/8), pocket knife (3 1/2), pin tray (7 1/8), pin tray (6), and 3 miscellaneous instruments (largest 5 3/4).In original stained-wood case (H 9 x W 33 x D 18 1/4 in.) with fitted velvet and detachable brass-mounted stained-wood tray.Stylish Classicism with reeding and trefoil form. Jars and bottles clear glass with fluted and stylized garlands and pendant ornament, with silver covers. Knife has mother of pearl handle.For the lady on the go, who keeps up standards. Everything to stay scraped, filed, depilated, powdered, and scented. Marked with Minerva heads and maker’s stamps.

Sold for US$7,400 at Bidhaus in 2022

Cartier 18 Piece Sterling Traveling Vanity Set with a leather case. The handle marked Cartier London. The set contains an assortment of sterling boxes, glass jars all marked sterling Cartier with 3 extra unsigned pieces. Most pieces have monogram. 2 handle tray with pieces removal for underneath storage. With original tray. 20″ wide, 16″ deep, 7 ” tall. Condition: Good! Leather case has a few minor marks.

Sold for US$1,100 at Treasureseeker Auctions LLC in 2022