Art Deco Carnelian Lipstick Holder silver Stones: Natural Pearls & Rose

Stones: Natural Pearls & Rose Cut Diamonds

but his weapons were useless against the Nemean lion's impenetrable hide

less accurate choice of cut - verging on archaic - which is not always the case

the sides of the gallery are deeply engraved with swirling scroll motifs that go on to form the prongs securing the stones in place

Art Deco Carnelian Lipstick Holder silver Stones: Natural Pearls & RoseCool 1920s lipstick case dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. It's crafted in sterling silver and set with a carnelian agate sugarloaf cabochon lid. The sides of the tube feature long engraved grooves with plain stepped segments that couldn't be more Deco in style. The base twists to propel the lipstick up out of the tube, and the top and bottom are finished in exquisite hand engraved foliate designs. Complete with Austrian silver marks (900,