Faraone Bags and Purses. Faraone was particularly active during the 1940’s to 1960’s. We have not found much information on this company but it appears they had strong links with Tiffany’s.
Below are some examples of Faraone bags and purses including a gold and diamond evening bag and a two colored gold evening bag. There is also an example of Farone’s maker’s mark which should not be confused with Farone Mennella, another notable jeweler based in the US.
Faraone Maker’s Mark
Faraone Gold Diamond Evening Bag A GOLD AND DIAMOND EVENING BAG, BY FARAONE Of rectangular bombé design, enhanced to the front with diamond-set flowerhead details, the reverse with the similar details in polished gold, opening to reveal a mirror, three compartments and a lipstick holder, 9.0×14.0x3.0 cm, 663 gr, in wooden Faraone case Signed Faraone Milano, no. 617
Sold for CHF 32,500 at Christies in 2017
TWO-COLOUR GOLD AND DIAMOND EVENING BAG, BY FARAONE
Sold for €9,000 at Wannenes in 2016
Rectangular shaped entirely made with woven mesh, opening in brilliant-cut diamonds, hallmark of French gold, numbered by Faraone, inside Faraone’s case
Lady’s clutch and compact, Faraone, 1960s Comprising: a clutch of basket weave design, opening to reveal a mirror, measuring approximately 170 x 105 x 55mm, gross weight approximately 450 grams; and a compact, the push button accented with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, unsigned, numbered
Sold for 12,000 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2016
