René Lalique
Two René Lalique 'Fleurs d'Amour' aluminium powder compacts for Roger et Gallet, designed 1922
LOT 232
René Lalique
Two René Lalique 'Fleurs d'Amour' aluminium powder compacts for Roger et Gallet, designed 1922
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ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
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Cape Town
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French 1860-1945
Two René Lalique 'Fleurs d'Amour' aluminium powder compacts for Roger et Gallet, designed 1922
moulded aluminium
height: 3cm; diameter: 7,5cm
Notes
This face powder compact was originally sold containing perfumed cosmetic powder by the French perfume house Roger et Gallet.
Aluminium became popular as a raw material during the interwar period as it was lightweight, rust-proof and relatively inexpensive.
Lid stamped ' LALIQUE'.
Underside stamped 'FLEURS d'AMOUR POUDRE NATURELLE ROGER et GALLET PARIS'.
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