This exceptional vintage French 18 carat yellow gold box has a rectangular, rounded form.

The surface of the box is embellished with chased decorated marguerite designs.

This exceptional gold and diamond box by Van Cleefe and Arpels is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover accented with a plain rounded thumbpiece to the anterior edge.

The cover is further ornamented with clusters of platinum set eight cut diamonds to alternating chased flower head designs.

This exceptional box, crafted by the renowned jeweller and perfume specialist Van Cleef & Arpels*, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

* Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his uncle Salomon Arpels. Their pieces are known to feature naturalistic designs such as: flowers, animals and fairies.

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This antique gold and diamond box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The box is set with diamonds displaying a fine brilliance and white colour.

The French eagle head hallmark to the interior of the box is very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this gold and diamond box by Van Cleefe and Arpels.

Length 3.8cm/1.5"

Width 2.5cm/1"

Height 0.6cm/0.2"

0.6 troy ounce/19.1g