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    Sale 1230

    Magnificent Jewels

    Geneva

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    20 May 1997

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    • AN ART DECO ENAMEL, DIAMOND AN
    Lot 97

    AN ART DECO ENAMEL, DIAMOND AND RED CORAL CIGARETTE CASE

    Price realised

    CHF 9,775

    Estimate

    CHF 8,000 - CHF 10,000

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    AN ART DECO ENAMEL, DIAMOND AND RED CORAL CIGARETTE CASE
    Of cylindrical cross-section, the black enamel rectangular case with onyx terminals and pavé-set diamond borders, applied with a series of light green enamel branches bearing red coral flowers with diamond buds and leaves of Oriental design, with diamond thumb-piece, circa 1925, 8.0 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm., (green enamel with small chips in a few areas)
    With jeweller's mark for Baratte, Nice

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