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Lot 152
  • 152

Citrine and emerald brooch, Cartier, circa 1965

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • gold, emeralds, citirne, enamel
Designed as a red squirrel with cabochon emerald eyes and textured body and tail, holding an oval citrine, signed Cartier, numbered, British hallmarks and maker's marks, case stamped Cartier.

Condition

Signed Cartier. Numbered N2048. Stamped with British hallmarks for 18 carat gold, London 1965. Weighing approximately 26.6 grams in total. Citrine brownish orange, a few small nicks to facet edges. Emeralds bright green with characteristic inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification. Some losses to black enamel around eye. Pin secure with safety catch. In good condition. Original fitted case numbered N2048.
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