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LADY'S SUEDE AND SAPPHIRE EVENING PURSE, CARTIER, 1930s AND SILK AND GEM-SET EVENING BAG, CARTIER, 1940s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
The rectangular black sued bag centring on a rectangular clasp with Persian inspired fastening accented with cabochon sapphires, opening to reveal a mocha leather interior, measurements approximately length 240mm, width 160mm, depth from 20mm to 50mm, stamped Cartier Made in France to interior, clasp numbered, French assay and rubbed maker's marks, accompanying box by Cartier Paris. The rectangular black silk bag centring on an annular clasp embellished with cabochon opals, rubies and single-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a black silk interior with mirror, measurements approximately length 240mm, width 170mm, depth 70mm, clasp signed Cartier and numbered.
Condition
Suede bag: Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Numbered 2886 to inside of clasp closure. Signed Cartier to inside, in excellent condition. Case signed Cartier, wear to interior silk lining, dirt and scuffing to exterior.
Silk bag: clasp numbered 12236, some slight wear and scuffing to silk exterior and some wear to silk loops attaching annular clasp to bag, otherwise 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
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that this lot contains ruby. Please refer to the Important Notices or contact the Jewellery department before bidding.