COLLECTION OF GOLD AND GEM-SET VANITY ITEMS, CARTIER AND BOUCHERON

Comprising: a gold lipstick case, of reeded design, embellished with a lapis lazuli and turquoise rotating catch, British hallmarks, maker's marks for Cartier London.  A gold lipstick case, of fluted design, embellished with a cabochon ruby rotating catch, signed Cartier London, British hallmarks and a leather carrying case.  A gold lighter, of textured design, signed Cartier London, British hallmarks, maker's marks.  A gold pomander of circular reeded design, signed Cartier London and numbered, British hallmarks for London, 1939, maker's marks.  A lipstick case of basket weave design, signed Boucheron, British import marks for London, 1965.

Cartier lipstick cases, lighter and pomander all with hallmarks for 9 carat gold, the Boucheron lipstick case with hallmarks for 18 carat gold. Turquoise an intense blue with some pinkish red lipstick residue present in setting, lapis lazuli with characteristic pyrite flecks, hallmarks and maker's marks to bottom, Pat App. For engraved to underside of lid, light scratching consistent with use. Cabochon ruby chipped with several surface reaching inclusions. Pat App. For to underside of lid, signed Cartier London to inside edge of lid, scratches and small indentations consistent with age and use, with green leather carrying case a little discoloured, small splits to top edge. Lighter some slight tarnish visible to outside, signature to inside. Pomander is quite stiff to open, light scratches to case, signed to the inside rim, numbered 3104, sponge to interior a little discoloured from scent, a spare sponge together with lot. Final case signed Boucheron to base, numbered 5693, light scratching. All pieces in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."