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Turquoise, enamel, sapphire, mother-of-pearl and diamond powder compact, Cartier, circa 1920s
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- turquoise, enamel sapphire, mother-of-pearl, diamond, gold
The circular case decorated with a geometric black and white enamel pattern, to a central round turquoise inlaid with gilt and set with cabochon sapphire and rose diamond details, opening up to reveal a mirror, powder compartment and pierced mother-of-pearl disc, length approximately 50 x 50 x 10mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's mark, gross weight approximately 56 grams.
Condition
Signed Cartier Made in France to inside of mirror rim, indistinctly numbered to exterior lid rim 91099, stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and maker's marks to inside of case base and mirror rim. Sapphires mid-blue with small chips and surface wear. Diamonds are bright and lively. Turquoise with matrix visible and light surface wear. Minor abrasions commensurate with age and wear, small chip to mirror edge. Mirror slightly loose. Hinge with some play, lid closes securely.Total weight approximately 63 grams. Overall condition good.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."