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Vintage Michel Claude Paris Carved Black-Lip Mother-of-Pearl Tray | Place Vendôme I
Vintage Michel Claude Paris Carved Black-Lip Mother-of-Pearl Tray | Place Vendôme I
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Exquisite Vintage Parisian Mother-of-Pearl Dish by Michel Claude
Add a touch of historic Parisian glamour to your collection with this rare, hand-carved mother-of-pearl valet tray / trinket dish. Crafted from a single, polished black-lip mother-of-pearl shell (Pinctada margaritifera), this piece displays a captivating blend of deep smoky hues and vibrant, shimmering iridescence.
The center of the shell is intricately carved with an elephant motif set against a classic guilloché (engine-turned) backdrop. Along the top rim, it features a crisp hand-engraved signature reading:
"Michel Claude 4 Place Vendôme Paris I"
This inscription highlights its origin from the famous Place Vendôme in Paris’s prestigious 1st Arrondissement—the historic heart of French luxury and high jewelry.
