.jpg?w=1)
Details
AN ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND GOLD POWDER CASE, BY CARTIER
Of circular outline, the panel lid and base set with carved nephrite and inlaid mother-of-pearl, enhanced by oval coral cabochons and rose-cut diamonds, the edge of the compact set with a polished coral tablet border with rose-cut diamond and black enamel detail, opening to reveal a mirror and compartment, circa 1925, 2 5/8 diameter x 7/8 ins., with French assay marks for 18k gold, one mother-of-pearl panel lining under carved nephrite is no longer intact and loose
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, no. 6501B
Of circular outline, the panel lid and base set with carved nephrite and inlaid mother-of-pearl, enhanced by oval coral cabochons and rose-cut diamonds, the edge of the compact set with a polished coral tablet border with rose-cut diamond and black enamel detail, opening to reveal a mirror and compartment, circa 1925, 2 5/8 diameter x 7/8 ins., with French assay marks for 18k gold, one mother-of-pearl panel lining under carved nephrite is no longer intact and loose
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, no. 6501B
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.