A Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Match Box Holders with Brooch Adornment att. Van Cleef & Arpels

In rectangular form open to each end and with strike opening to the front, signed "Tiffany & Co. Sterling 5 45" and each with an applied and modified brooch attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels. The first in a cat motif having a carved jade body and ruby set eyes to the gold frame (1.25 in.); the second in a mouse motif with a bezel set turquoise cabochon and a diamond and ruby "blinking eye" to the gold body (1.25 in.).

1.5 x 4.75 x 2.5 in.

12.96 total troy oz.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Good estate condition; with age expected dings and minor scratches to silver; rubies and diamonds with nicks.

$1,500 - 2,500