Details
AN 18 CARAT GOLD AND RUBY COMPACT, BY CARTIER
Of saddle form, with engine turned hatched decoration throughout, to stepped rose gold borders, the cabochon ruby thumb piece opening the hinged cover to reveal a bevelled mirror and powder compartment, London hallmarks for 18 carat gold, 1956, 7.6cm wide, original leather case
Signed Cartier, London, designed by R. Emmerson, no.k5165
Of saddle form, with engine turned hatched decoration throughout, to stepped rose gold borders, the cabochon ruby thumb piece opening the hinged cover to reveal a bevelled mirror and powder compartment, London hallmarks for 18 carat gold, 1956, 7.6cm wide, original leather case
Signed Cartier, London, designed by R. Emmerson, no.k5165
Provenance
ACQUIRED BY THE HON. MRS MARTEN OF CRICHEL, DORSET
Special Notice
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not be imported into the U.S. Please be advised that a purchasers inability to import any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature (e.g., a string).
Further Details
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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