Boucheron French Silver and Silver-Gilt Ruby Compact

Boucheron French Silver and Silver-Gilt Ruby Compact, circa 1945, with pierced and engraved mirror-back basket of flowers cover, allover ribbed decoration and sliding catch internal compartments, signed Boucheron Paris, registration no. 875012, serial no. 61.594, 7.5cm x 6cm, 190g gross

Boucheron are a household name and have been at the forefront of High Jewellery since the 19th Century. Their elaborate pieces came alive in the Art Deco Period, when experimenting with streamlined techniques became the fashion. This compact is fully signed and has a stand-out mirror front with special slide-hinge interior compartments for the internal mirror and powder. Bold and bright.