A FINE ART DECO LAPIS LAZULI AND TURQUOISE CIGARETTE CASE, BY CARTIER

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A FINE ART DECO LAPIS LAZULI AND TURQUOISE CIGARETTE CASE, BY CARTIER
Of geometric motif, the rectangular case alternately set with small lapis lazuli and turquoise plaques in a zig-zag pattern with gold detail to the lapis lazuli terminals, the calibré-cut sapphire and baguette-cut diamond push-piece opening to reveal an 18K gold interior, circa 1925, 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm., with French assay marks
Signed by Cartier, Paris Londres New York, no. 03864

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Cf. Judy Rudoe, "Cartier 1900-1939", Harry N. Abrams, Inc., (published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same title held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), New York, 1997, page 218, plate 138, for a similar case