Lapis lazuli and jade box, Cartier, circa 1945

The rectangular box covered in mosaic lapis lazuli, topped by a removable lid capped with a carved jade rondelle surmounted by a piece of facetted lapis, measuring approximately 110 x 86 x 70mm, indistinct French assay mark, fitted and numbered case by Cartier, gross weight approximately 750 grams.

Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).

Jadeite of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain jadeite of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of jadeites into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Please note due to printing constraints the colour of the jadeite in the catalogue may not be an exact representation of the colour as the item itself. Indistinct French assay mark, perhaps a boar's head for gold and silver. Lapis Lazuli in good condition, strong blue colour, with typical distribution of pyrite and minimal areas of white calcite. Jade rondelle in good condition, jade with characteristic banding. Box measuring approximately 110 x 86 x 70 mm (110 x 86 x 45 mm without rondelle). In good condition. Total gross weight approximate 750 grams. Fitted case stamped CARTIER, Made in France, numbered 0067.
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