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Cf. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, The Art of Cartier, Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, 2012, p.147 for a vanity case of similar design to this cigarette case
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AN ART DECO ONYX, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND CIGARETTE CASE, BY CARTIER
Of rectangular outline, the onyx lid with applied Indian polychrome enamelled plaque depicting a flowering plant and rose-cut diamond accents to the polished base and chased sides, opening to reveal a single compartment, circa 1925, 8.5cm
Signed Cartier Paris Londres New York, no.01174
Of rectangular outline, the onyx lid with applied Indian polychrome enamelled plaque depicting a flowering plant and rose-cut diamond accents to the polished base and chased sides, opening to reveal a single compartment, circa 1925, 8.5cm
Signed Cartier Paris Londres New York, no.01174
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