Pair of diamond and lacquer brooches, Cartier, 1930s

Each designed as a lacquered hand holding a polished flower, each flower set with a circular-cut diamond, the cuffs accented with polychrome enamel and rose diamonds, each signed Cartier, French assay marks, box stamped Cartier.

Each signed Cartier Paris, one indistinctly numbered 06302 to the cuff, one indistinctly numbered 32100 to the top of the clasp. Each with French assay marks. Diamonds bright and lively. Damage and abrasion to the black lacquer. Damage to the red enamel - larger areas of lacquer missing to both red bands. Flowers are slightly loose in the hand. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Case stamped Cartier.
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