Lot 183
  • 183

CORAL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CARTIER, 1940S

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

Designed as an articulated line of variously sized coral beads spaced with floral motifs composed of single-cut diamonds, the top set with a row of smaller coral beads, and the bottom suspending a fringe of coral beads, length approximately 175mm, signed Cartier, numbered, one coral bead deficient.

Literature

Cf.: Judy Rudoe, Cartier 1900-1939, British Museum, London, 1997, pg. 181, no. 103, for a similar bracelet set with pearls and diamonds, made to special order by English Works of Art for Cartier London in 1939.

Condition

Signed Cartier London, numbered w.2813. Some discolouration to tops of coral beads. One coral bead on top row deficient. Largest coral bead approximately 12.5mm diameter. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.60-0.80 carats. Double-ended clasp tongue detachable, possibly to allow bracelet to be mounted as a collar - collar fittings not supplied. Gross weight approximately 74 grams. Overall condition good.
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Catalogue Note

The design of this bracelet is inspired by the Indian guluband, a fringed necklace worn during the marriage ceremony.