BOUCHERON Paris - Circa 1940/1950 - Handbag "Minaudière" in silver of rectangular form with striated decoration - Openwork cover, chased and gilt, representing foliage and plants in interlacing decorated with ruby cabochons - The interior in striated silver has two leaves concealing a mirror as well as 4 compartments including a powder case, Signed Boucheron Paris and numbered 875012 and 62601 - Hallmark HM - 13 cm x 8,5 cm x 2 cm - Gross weight : 508 g - Silver 800/1000 thousandth - It is accompanied by its two black and white fabric evening bags with twisted handle

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