Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Tobacco Pipe Charm citrine 6mm diameter

6mm diameter

this marvel by Van Cleef & Arpels is actually a wonderfully exuberant lipstick holder

and exceptionally well made

The piece comes in its original fitted box

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Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Tobacco Pipe Charm citrine 6mm diameterDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Remarkable Edwardian charm modelled as a tiny (but perfectly formed) tobacco pipe. The bowl is set with a ruby, simulating the glowing tobacco embers, and the head is platinum studded with diamonds and a single ruby, with an 18k gold mouthpiece. Exceptionally well made and dating from the early 20th century, circa 1910. STONES Ruby & Old Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS 15. 4 x 4. 7mm WEIGHT 0. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k