An art deco enamel, aventurine quartz, diamond, platinum and eighteen karat gold compact, France

Designed with a central carved floral pattern, bordered by rows of aventurine quartz, accented by rose-cut diamonds set in platinum, opening to reveal powder and blush wells and a beveled edge mirror; signed SAM, reference #1295, imported to England 1927-1928, with pouch. dimensions: measuring approximately 3 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/2in. (minor loss to enamel) - Sold for $4,500 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Jewelry, 17 Dec 2007. Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco