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LADY'S SILK, GEM-SET AND ENAMEL EVENING PURSE, CARTIER, 1930s
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
The rectangular red, black and gold silk exterior, suspending a tassel with a carved jadeite cap and fringes of seed pearls interspersed with tourmaline beads, to a central pink tourmaline drop, opening to reveal a suede interior, the main compartment with two side pockets, one containing a pouch, the other a suede backed hand mirror, measuring approximately 160mm x 120mm x 50mm, signed Cartier Ltd, Made in France, French assay marks.
Condition
Tourmalines a very light purplish red, weak saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible to the naked eye on central drop. Jadeite cap a very light green, small darker green flecks visible with magnification. Seed pearls off round, well matched in size and colour, some with rosé overtones. Chip to enamel decoration on bail suspending pendant. Silk with small rubbed areas, discolouration and a couple of small snags, consistent with age and wear. Suede interior slightly discoloured to upper edges. Zip opening very smooth. The tassel has been restrung recently. In overall 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.