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Lady's diamond and enamel bag, Cartier, 1920s
Estimate
2,800 - 4,200 GBP
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Description
- silk, diamond, pearl, enamel
The cream and silver patterned silk pouch of trapezoid outline, to a black enamel fastening, set with single-cut diamonds, centring upon a later mabé pearl and circular-cut diamond push piece, the strap of cylinder-shaped links spaced with seed pearls, opening to reveal a compartment and two card slots, measuring approximately 155 x 120 x 10mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.
Condition
Stamped and marked PLAT for platinum to each interior side of fastening. Signed Cartier, numbered 138564. Mabé pearl clasp approximately 10.9mm diameter, of white bodycolour with strong rose, green and yellow overtones. Pearls on chain, cream bodycolour with white and green overtones. All pearls with banding, areas of pitting and minor surface imperfections to nacre, areas of crazing. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh approximately 2.2-2.5 carats in total. Ares of chipping to enamel concentrated around either end. Clasp closing securely, in good working order. Material in good condition, some areas of staying and fraying around edges. Metallic thread to exterior tarnished. Inside with two small pockets. Scratches to all surfaces consistent with age and wear, trace of colder to one jumpring. Condition commensurate with age, overall 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."