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A GEM-SET AND ENAMEL 'EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SCARAB' BROOCH, BY CARTIER
The ribbed coral and black enamel body with turquoise head and diamond-set eyes and antennae, double prong fitting, circa 1945, 2.8cm, with French assay marks for gold, in Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier Paris, no.09545
The ribbed coral and black enamel body with turquoise head and diamond-set eyes and antennae, double prong fitting, circa 1945, 2.8cm, with French assay marks for gold, in Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier Paris, no.09545
Literature
Cf. T. Burollet, The Art of Cartier, 1989, Paris, p. 164 for a similar 'Scarab' brooch (no. 535).
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.
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