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~AN ART DECO MOTHER-OF-PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND EVENING BAG, BY CARTIER
Designed as a green and gold floral tapestry bag, with a mother-of-pearl and black enamel geometric frame, enhanced by rose-cut diamonds, to the rose-cut diamond geometric clasp, opening to reveal two fabric compartments, suspended from a twin black silk cord handle, with two diamond and black enamel slides, circa 1925, 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 ins., mounted in platinum and 18k gold, in a Cartier red leather case
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, no. 81294, and with maker's marks
Designed as a green and gold floral tapestry bag, with a mother-of-pearl and black enamel geometric frame, enhanced by rose-cut diamonds, to the rose-cut diamond geometric clasp, opening to reveal two fabric compartments, suspended from a twin black silk cord handle, with two diamond and black enamel slides, circa 1925, 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 ins., mounted in platinum and 18k gold, in a Cartier red leather case
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, no. 81294, and with maker's marks
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Further details
This evening bag is said to have belonged to Jean Harlow, the iconic 1930s Hollywood starlet.