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A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND CIGARETTE CASE, BY CARTIER
Of cylindrical shape, the sides having applied leaves set with circular-cut rubies, emeralds and diamonds to the calibré-cut emerald and ruby push-piece opening to reveal a mirror, a tortoiseshell divider and two compartments, circa 1950, 8.5 x 4.0 cm, with French assay mark for gold, in fitted brown suede Cartier slipcase
Signed and with maker's mark for Cartier, No. 01581C
Of cylindrical shape, the sides having applied leaves set with circular-cut rubies, emeralds and diamonds to the calibré-cut emerald and ruby push-piece opening to reveal a mirror, a tortoiseshell divider and two compartments, circa 1950, 8.5 x 4.0 cm, with French assay mark for gold, in fitted brown suede Cartier slipcase
Signed and with maker's mark for Cartier, No. 01581C
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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.