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Tortoiseshell, turquoise and diamond brooch, Cartier, 1950s

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July 7, 12:05 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 CHF

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Cartier

Tortoiseshell, turquoise and diamond brooch, 1950s


Of blackamoor design, the head composed of carved tortoiseshell, embellished with cabochon turquoise and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay mark for gold and maker's mark, case stamped Cartier.

Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London 2007, pg. 236 for an illustration of a brooch of similar design.

Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London 2007, pg. 236 for an illustration of a brooch of similar design.