18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Black Enamel and Suede Clutch, Cartier, Paris, Circa 1920

The rectangular clutch composed of black suede, the top applied with black enamel, accented by rondelles set with rose-cut diamonds, the scalloped closure set with rose-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 7 5/8  by 5 1/8  by 3/8  inches, signed Cartier, Paris Londres New York, Made in France, French workshop and assay marks.

In very good condition overall. Some minor enamel damage and repaired enamel at the top. Satin lined; the frame with six hinges so the bag can open into a square or hexagon-shape; signed on the gold interior of the top frame. The small rose-cut diamonds are all near colorless and decorative in quality and the two larger rose-cut diamonds are approximately G to I color, SI to I clarity.
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