Unmarked, circular form, the hinged cover with bead and half bezel set emerald cut emeralds, round cut rubies and blue sapphires weighing approximately 7.00 carats, 6.20 carats, and 4.25 carats respectively and arranged in a floral motif, hinged cover opens to reveal a mirror and section for compact powder, engraved decoration to underside and sides.

5/8 x 3 in. diameter

4.3 troy oz.

Private Collection

A similar compact from the collection of Eunice Joyce Gardiner was sold in Sotheby's Important Jewels auction on 20 September 2012 (lot 21).

Good estate condition; some gemstones with minor chips and abrading; mirror with silvering loss.

$1,000 - 2,000