Mauboussin 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box Clover Pill Box

Name: Mauboussin 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box Clover Pill Box
Brand: Mauboussin
Price: 2850 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Fine 18K yellow and white gold pill box by Mauboussin, circa 1990s. This modern Mauboussin pill box is a stunning and functional piece of jewelry. The pill box is made from high-quality 18k white and yellow gold, giving it a luxurious and sophisticated feel. The clover sign on the lid is a trademark of Mauboussin and adds a playful and stylish touch to the design. The box is perfect for storing small items, such as pills, mints, or even small pieces of jewelry. The lid of the pill box is securely fastened to keep the contents safe and protected, making it ideal for travel or everyday use. The compact size of the box makes it easy to carry in a purse or pocket, while the intricate design and high-quality materials ensure it will be a cherished item for years to come. Overall, this modern Mauboussin gold pill box is a beautiful and functional piece of jewelry that combines style and practicality. It is a perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty and quality of fine jewelry. Hallmarks: Mauboussin Paris 18ct, French 18k gold assay marks, maker's mark.

Creator:

Mauboussin

Metal:

Gold,18k Gold,White Gold,Yellow Gold

Weight:

307 g

Dimensions:

Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 1.07 in (27.18 mm)Length: 1.69 in (42.93 mm)

Period:

1990-1999

Date of Manufacture:

1990s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Some dings, scratches. Please see pictures.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU12219144962

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During the roaring ’20s, Paris saw a confluence of wealthy and creative people flock to the city from all over the world, like artists, writers, princes and singers. Designer Georges Mauboussin understood the vibrant and cosmopolitan spirit of the time, and at the jewelry house he would propel to fame, Mauboussin, he became an iconic creator of Art Deco jewelry, using jade, lapis lazuli, pearls and other precious materials imported from around the globe.

The Mauboussin brand owes its success to expertise with precious metals and gems and its illustrious clientele. The fine jewelry house, originally founded in Paris in 1827 as the Maison Noury, is known for being highly experimental with mountings for diamonds, finding inspiration in fields like aeronautics (Georges’s son Pierre Mauboussin got into the airplane engineering business in the late 1920s) and filing patents for many of its inventions. This modern sensibility drew royal clients from the Middle East and Egypt (Queen Nazli owned several dazzling pieces), as well as Hollywood stars like Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin. However, its most significant royal relationship was with the stylish maharaja of Indore, Yashwant Rao Holkar II, who designated Mauboussin as his official purveyor in 1933. One of the maison’s legendary pieces for the maharaja is a necklace that uses two of the world’s most beautiful diamonds, the Indore Pears, part of the maharaja’s collection.

In its long history, Mauboussin has found creative and beautiful ways to incorporate the tastes of the time into its luxury jewelry, responding to movements like Cubism as well as crises like the Great Depression when it shifted to more affordable pieces that would be available to a larger audience. (From 1936 to 1953, Mauboussin also partnered with Trabert & Hoeffer to stay afloat following the Wall Street crash.) In the 1990s, the company expanded into perfume and watches. Galeries Lafayette acquired a majority stake in the company in 2019 with the jeweler continuing to showcase a dedication to its French heritage with an international approach to design.

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