Lot Essay
Cf. "Magnificent Jewels", Christie's Geneva, 17 May 2000, lot 563
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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY OF TITLE
AN ART DECO ENAMEL AND DIAMOND VANITY CASE, BY CARTIER
Details
AN ART DECO ENAMEL AND DIAMOND VANITY CASE, BY CARTIER
The black enamel rectangular case decorated with rose-cut diamond palmettes and trim to the baguette-cut diamond push-piece, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, two compartments and a lipstick holder, circa 1929, 9.0 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm., with French assay marks and English hallmarks
Signed Cartier, nos. 5347 and 4673
The black enamel rectangular case decorated with rose-cut diamond palmettes and trim to the baguette-cut diamond push-piece, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, two compartments and a lipstick holder, circa 1929, 9.0 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm., with French assay marks and English hallmarks
Signed Cartier, nos. 5347 and 4673