Sale 1646
New York
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11 April 2006
Price realised
USD 45,600
Estimate
AN ART DECO DIAMOND AND RUBY CLIP BROOCH, BY CARTIER Designed as shield-shaped plaque, the center composed of a series of old European-cut diamond and cabochon ruby flowers and leaves, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, with French assay mark (with pendant hoop for suspension) Signed Cartier, Paris
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