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AN ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN PEN AND A BAMBOO PENCIL, BY CARTIER
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AN ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN PEN AND A BAMBOO PENCIL, BY CARTIER
The rock crystal handle to the reeded holder and plain nib, with contemporary inventory label bearing No. 9889 in ink, circa 1935, 19.2 cm. long, with French assay mark for silver; and a bamboo pencil, 1938-1960, 10.3 cm. long, with French assay marks for gold, both in Cartier red cases
Fountain pen signed Cartier, maker's mark RL; pencil signed Cartier, No. 2561 (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Lot Essay
Cf. F. Chaille, Cartier Creative Writing, Paris, Flammarion, 2000, Frontpiece for pen and pp. 103-107 for pencil