Platinum, Citrine, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Crest Brooch, Cartier, Paris

The armorial brooch with the arms of Granville of England impaling the arms of Smith of Bristol, County Somerset, the shield with a lion passant and flags highlighted with red, black and orange enamel, set with buff-top sapphires, citrines, rubies and emeralds, accented by pyramidal-cut citrines, further set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats, signed Cartier Paris, Made in France, numbered L469, with French assay and partial workshop marks, one citrine missing.

In good condition. The sapphires are a medium light violetish blue, eye-clean to lightly included, well matched for color. The rubies are a medium purplish red. The citrines and emeralds are decorative in quality. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. No visible enamel loss. Dimensions approximately 1 3/8 by 5/8 inches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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