Lot 643
  • 643

Ivory, enamel and diamond buckle and enamel lipstick case, Cartier, 1920s

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • silver, gold, enamel, diamonds, ivory
the buckle of horseshoe design inset with a plaque of ivory accented with black enamel and rose diamonds, signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, French assay and maker's marks, the lipstick case desorated with black and cream enamel, signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Literature

Anon, Lady Crewe’s Jewels – Worn Constantly, 22 July 1933, p. 9, Buckle, Ivory with brilliants

Condition

Buckle mounted in silver. Signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, French assay and maker's marks. Minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear. Enamel with small chips to the right side and on the pin. Lipstick mounted in gold. Signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, numbered 300, French assay and maker's marks. Minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear. Large chips to white enamel on each end and large chip to black enamel on side of cylinder.
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