SILK AND DIAMOND CLUTCH BAG, CARTIER, 1920s

The rectangular cream silk clutch decorated with stylised Arabic script of foliate design, to an open work geometric clasp set with circular- and rose-cut diamonds, opening to a moire silk interior containing two compartments and three subsidiary pouches containing a mirror and two silk purses, signed Cartier, Paris, length 230mm, width 130mm, depth from 10mm to 66mm, fitted Cartier leather and silk case.