18 karat gold, emerald, ruby and diamond bird brooch, Cartier, Paris, circa 1953-54

Designed as a bird of paradise perched on a branch, his wings decorated with carved emeralds and a cushion-shaped ruby, 4 additional cushion-shaped rubies on his crest, further enhanced with round and single-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped diamond, his tail feathers flexibly attached, signed Cartier, Paris, maker's mark, assay mark. With fitted red leather box signed Cartier.