Lot Essay
cf. Hans Nadelhoffer, "Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary", Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1984, plate 32
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**AN ART DECO VANITY CASE, BY CARTIER
The gold oblong case decorated with white enamel stripes, enhanced by single-cut diamond trim, the old European-cut diamond pushpiece opening to reveal a cigarette compartment, an ivory writing pad, and two covered compartments, one lifting to a mirror, joined by gold and white enamel links to the single-cut diamond rondelles and milky chalcedony hoop, suspending a similar single-cut diamond rondelle to the seed pearl and single-cut diamond tassel, mounted in gold, (accompanied by part of the original Cartier case), circa 1915
Signed Cartier New York
The gold oblong case decorated with white enamel stripes, enhanced by single-cut diamond trim, the old European-cut diamond pushpiece opening to reveal a cigarette compartment, an ivory writing pad, and two covered compartments, one lifting to a mirror, joined by gold and white enamel links to the single-cut diamond rondelles and milky chalcedony hoop, suspending a similar single-cut diamond rondelle to the seed pearl and single-cut diamond tassel, mounted in gold, (accompanied by part of the original Cartier case), circa 1915
Signed Cartier New York
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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