CORAL, LACQUER AND DIAMOND BROOCH, 'COCCINELLE' | CARTIER, 1960S

CORAL, LACQUER AND DIAMOND BROOCH, 'COCCINELLE', CARTIER, 1960S

Modelled as a ladybird, its carapace of coral inset with collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, its head and legs applied with black lacquer, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks for gold and platinum and maker's marks for Cartier.

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Condition Report:
Signed Cartier Paris to brooch fitting, stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum, indistinctly numbered, possibly 916253. Lacquer with areas of wear and losses to extremities. Coral with minor chips and minor surface-reaching fissures, overall in good condition. Brooch fitting in good working order. Overall dimensions approximately 28 x 26mm, gross weight approximately 15.5 grams. Overall in good condition.

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