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Round Sapphire Diamond and Wood Pillbox, circa 1900

$3,800
£2,874.96
€3,318.15
CA$5,307.54
A$5,900.97
CHF 3,088.80
MX$72,373.49
NOK 39,328.28
SEK 37,130.56
DKK 24,761.13
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About the Item

An utterly beautiful and harmonious antique round pillbox in wood, ca. 1900. It is set with a sapphire sugarloaf cabochon and five old cut diamonds, all in a yellow gold bezel setting. Whereas the sapphire sugarloaf has stunning deep blue colour and weighs approximately 1.25 carats, the wood also feels very precious and has a charismatic walnut colour. This object has a scratched inventory number and an unidentified stamp mark. The inner diameter is 3.2 cm.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
    Sugarloaf Cabochon
  • Weight:
    31 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.11 in (28 mm)Width: 1.78 in (45 mm)Length: 1.89 in (48 mm)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Idar-Oberstein, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BXWS2020000391stDibs: LU6549558832

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