LADY'S SUEDE AND DIAMOND EVENING PURSE, CARTIER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The black suede exterior centring on an arched clasp designed as a stylised ribbon, decorated with black enamel within a border set with rose-cut diamonds, to a cream silk interior with a main compartment and side pockets, measurements approximately: length 180mm, width 115mm, depth 20mm to 50mm, interior signed Cartier, Paris, one small diamond deficient.

Suede faded and with scuffed corners and extensive wear, signed Cartier Paris to interior, one small diamond deficient.
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