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AN ART DECO DIAMOND, CORAL, ONYX AND ENAMEL VANITY CASE, BY CARTIER
Of rectangular outline in striped white enamel, within a black enamel geometric motif border, centering upon a carved coral urn, with single-cut diamond base and rim, extending a black enamel scrolling foliate motif, enhanced by cabochon emerald accents, with a cabochon coral thumpiece, opening to reveal a mirror, two covered powder compartments and a tortoishell comb, suspended by a carved tubular black onyx and coral bead chain from a black and white enamel lipstick holder, accented by cabochon coral terminals, mounted in 18K gold, circa 1925, gross weight (including mirror) 6.97 ozs., 35/8 x 1¾ x ½ ins., with French assay marks and a maker's mark, in its original Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, No. 0197
Of rectangular outline in striped white enamel, within a black enamel geometric motif border, centering upon a carved coral urn, with single-cut diamond base and rim, extending a black enamel scrolling foliate motif, enhanced by cabochon emerald accents, with a cabochon coral thumpiece, opening to reveal a mirror, two covered powder compartments and a tortoishell comb, suspended by a carved tubular black onyx and coral bead chain from a black and white enamel lipstick holder, accented by cabochon coral terminals, mounted in 18K gold, circa 1925, gross weight (including mirror) 6.97 ozs., 35/8 x 1¾ x ½ ins., with French assay marks and a maker's mark, in its original Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, No. 0197
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.