100+ YRS SILVER/GOLD GILT MINAUDIÈRE, DIAMOND & RUBY, CHASED CAT shipping Avail

Description

Made in Pforzheim, Germany in circa 1900 by Louis Kuppenheim. Signed/Inscribed: German Hallmarks.
Approx. Length - 10.6 cm
Approx. Width - 6.4 cm
Excellent condition.
COMPS ONLINE:
Christie’s: Sold GPB £3120 (43.90)
1stDibs Auctions: Listed 63.00
Seller Antiques: Listed £4000 (42.28)
Shipping available buyer pays insurance/shipping fee. Antique German solid silver w/gold gilt Minaudière. A chased silver cat is on the front with the back of the cat chased on the back cover. Inset with ruby eyes and a ruby and diamond bow. The Minaudière has two cabochon rubies inset into the push clasps. The interior has two compartments in the front cover and a single compartment in the back with a mirror case (mirror is missing) on one side of the hinged lid and and a hinged card holder inside. The Minaudière has an attached pen on a chain that tucks into the top of the case.