Lot 374
  • 374

DIAMOND BRACELET, CARTIER, 1920S

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

The articulated openwork panel millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds, to a black cord bracelet further enhanced with single-cut diamond rondelles, length approximately 153mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks and partial maker's marks.

Provenance

Annie Pearson, née Cass, 1st Viscountess Cowdray (1860-1932)
Agnes Beryl Pearson, née Spencer Churchill, 2nd Viscountess Cowdray (1881-1948)
Hon. Daisy Yoskyl Consuelo Pearson (1906 - 1979)
Thence by descent within the family.

Cf.: Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 15th November 2018, lot 441, for a closely related bracelet by Cartier formerly in the collection of Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough.

Condition

French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold, signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, numbered 4965. French maker's mark EKL. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, estimated to be approximately H-I, colour, VS clarity on average. Cord in good condition. Width of central panel approximately 21mm. Gross weight approximately 22.2 grams
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