Vintage Boucheron Vanity case - Comact/Purse & watch, gold, silver & rubies

Description

Bejeweled, elaborate and delicate, the vanity case is the essence of elegance.  An embellished case that serves many different roles, the vanity case is both clutch and compact case allowing for ultimate yet discrete storage for one's accessories.
Breathtaking Vintage Boucheron, 18 karat rose gold and sterling silver Minaudiere clutch/ Vanity case studded with 12 bezel-set cabochon-cut rubies.  Special rose gold engraved clasp inset with watch and gold decorative dial  The top of this opulent purse is 18 karat gold overlay, pierced and engraved, depicting two birds and two butterflies surrounded by ruby-studded flowers and leaves. The box is elegantly hinged and opens to several sterling compartments, including hinged mirrors to the lid, powder, two lipstick holders, comb, a compartment used for cigarettes, with cigarette holder.
French ID BI No 875012 and maker's mark: Boucheron, Paris.
Total weight 526 grams
Length:
5 1/8 inches
Width:
3 3/4 inches incl. watch/clasp
Height:
7/8 inch