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Elegant little purse, forming a minaudiere, in...

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Elegant little purse, forming a minaudiere, in three-tone gold (750), in mesh and stirrup setting with a forçat chain. The upper part is a hinged escutcheon with a lid, ornamented with lines and stylized leaves partially punctuated with rose-cut diamonds in a seed setting, revealing a beveled mirror and two compartments, one covered. Incomplete goldsmith's hallmark. Early 20th century. Gross weight: 159.6 g. Approximate height (without chain): 12.5 cm. Some chips and a missing diamond, scratches from use, small accidents and missing links, especially under the tip of the minaudiere, chips and stains on the mirror.