Lot 50
  • 50

Brooch and charm bracelet, Cartier, 1940s

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, enamel. ruby, sapphire, diamond, emerald, quartz
The brooch of whirl design, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks; the bracelet designed as a series of knot links, suspending a number of whimsical charms, variously set with calibré-cut and cabochon gem stones and enamel, bracelet and eight charms signed Cartier, numbered.

Condition

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Brooch: Signed Cartier Paris, numbered L0054. Fench assay marks for 18 carat gold. Clip fittings in good order. Some tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. Bracelet: Signed Cartier, Paris, indistinctly numbered. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Windmill, horseshoe, 1941, sapphire, Place Concorde, barman, Paris 1937 and coffee grinder charms signed Cartier, numbered. Some scratches to metal consistent with wear. One charm damaged. In 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.
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