Description France, circa 1940 The rectangular bi-colour box, with pierced hinged cover depicting flowering foliage with engraved detailing, set with circular-cut diamonds together with cabochon-cut rubies on mirrored backing, the reeded sides and base with similarly designed wedge shaped thumb piece, opening to reveal six compartments including two lipstick holders, a comb, a powder compact and a double folding mirror, French hallmarks for 18 carat gold and maker's mark and numbered 62.463. In fitted suede pouch. L. 8.5 x W. 13 cm / L. 3.3 x W. 5.1 in Gross weight approx. 524.3 g Note: An embellished case that serves many different roles, the vanity case - also called a minaudière - is both a clutch and compact case allowing for ultimate yet discrete storage for one’s accessories. In the twenties, as women became increasingly independent, fashion trends changed. Clothing became more relaxed and streamlined as layers of fabric were discarded giving way to slip dresses and the Chanel jersey suits