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ENAMEL, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND VANITY CASE, CARTIER, 1920s
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
The rectangular case pierced and inset to the centre and corners with cabochon amethysts, rubies and emeralds, highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, decorated with white enamel lines, engraved with a geometric giardinetti and floral motifs, opening to reveal two lidded compartments and a lipstick, inscribed 'Maeou from Freddie 30th Sept.1938', measuring approximately 82mm x 50mm x 13mm, signed Cartier Paris Londres New-York, French assay and indistinct maker's marks, British import marks for London, 1926, mirror later metal replacement.
Condition
British import marks for 18 carat gold. Mirror later replaced with silvered metal plate, gem stones to front slightly loose, possibly due to mirror replacement. Minor abrasions and scratches to exterior commensurate with age and wear, small dents to bottom rear left and bottom front right corners, with slight enamel loses. Weight approximately 188 grams. 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."