Fine Art Deco enamel, gold and gemstone vanity case, by Cartier
Description: Fine Art Deco enamel, gold and gemstone vanity case, by Cartier circa 1925, black-enamel 18K gold octagonal case opening to mirror and powder compartment, suspended from chain and cylinder lipstick case; set with forty-seven rose-cut diamonds and carved jade insets accented by cabochon rubies; marked: CARTIER, PARIS, LONDES, NEW YORK, C8472; and several assay punches (French eagle 750); L5 1/2" W2" D1/2", and 160.7g
Provenance: Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker
Condition: Condition statement: Scuffs and nicks to enamel.
*** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.
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Description: Fine Art Deco enamel, gold and gemstone vanity case, by Cartier circa 1925, black-enamel 18K gold octagonal case opening to mirror and powder compartment, suspended from chain and cylinder lipstick case; set with forty-seven rose-cut diamonds and carved jade insets accented by cabochon rubies; marked: CARTIER, PARIS, LONDES, NEW YORK, C8472; and several assay punches (French eagle 750); L5 1/2" W2" D1/2", and 160.7g
Provenance: Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker
Condition: Condition statement: Scuffs and nicks to enamel.
*** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.