14ct Yellow Gold, Enamel & 0.30ct Diamond Compact by Tiffany & Co – Antique c.1915

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique 14 carat yellow gold, hot enamel and 0.30 carat diamond compact made by Tiffany & Co – boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional antique 14 carat yellow gold compact case has a rectangular rounded form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the case are embellished with impressive cream coloured hot enamel, accented with paralleling black borders with incurved corners. The anterior surface of the case is ornamented with an applied oval cartouche, incorporating a ribbon box decorated frame accented with twenty-nine Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.30ct. The anterior edge of the compact features a push fit catch ornamented with further black enamel decoration. This impressive antique compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and two powder compartments. Each makeup compartment features a flush hinged cover, with a subtle protruding thumbpiece to either side; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece. The upper rim of the compact is fitted with an impressive yellow gold chain handpiece, accented with six tubular designs ornamented with further cream and black hot enamel decoration. The interior rim of the antique mirror bears the renowned makers/retailers mark Tiffany & Co and the 14ct gold fineness mark (14K). This exceptional Tiffany & Co compact case in gold is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch; such an example in the original box is rare to the market. The interior of the box bears the retailers mark Tiffany & Co. This exceptional case is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) Si2/P2 Cut Dutch Content 0.30 carat Dimensions Length 6.2cm/2.44 Width of compact 4.3cm/1.69 Width including catch 4.6cm/1.81 Depth 1.01cm/0.4 Length of chain 22cm/8.66 Weight 97.23 grams (including mirror and enamel)