French Silver Powder Box With Interior Mirror & Gold Rubies Decoration Of Birds Paradise, 1940S

Antique jewelry object group: ladies accessory Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360o view of this unique jewel? The videoclip shows this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Copy & paste the following link & it will direct you to the videoclip: https://youtu.be/UUy9zj_w36A Country of origin: France Style: late Interbellum, early Forties Period: ca. 1940 Source of inspiration: Mother Nature Theme: birds of paradise Material: Silver case & topped with a red gold layer. (touchstone tested) Precious stones: Twelve cabochon rubies. Five carre cut rubies. We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies & lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value. Birthstones: Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July. Hallmarks: The French control mark representing the head of Mercury that was in use in France from about 1879. Dimensions: 7,50 cm (2,95 inch) x 7,50 cm (2,95 inch) x 1,00 cm (0,39 inch) - See picture with a ruler in millimeters & inches Weight: 148,40 gram (95,42 dwt) Adin Reference N: 21020-0179 - Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped - Comes with certificate - We also have a subdivision called Adin Vintage Jewellery Outlet. - To see this interesting priced vintage jewellery collection, visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdinJewelleryOutlet. - Please keep in mind that the jewels in our outlet store are only available for a limited period. French Silver Powder Box With Interior Mirror & Gold Rubies Decoration Of Birds Paradise, 1940S