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AN ART DECO LACQUER MOTHER-OF-PEARL CORAL AND DIAMOND COMPACT, BY CARTIER
Of circular form, the hinged cover with inlaid mother-of-pearl Japanese garden scene depicting a female figure gazing at a rose-cut diamond moon and stars, to a black lacquer ground within a scalloped border, the base similarly decorated depicting a man and boy walking outside, the sides further decorated with mother-of-pearl panels alternately set with fluted coral accents to the central cabochon emerald push piece, the interior with bevelled mirror and mother-of-pearl powder puff rest, circa 1925, French mark for silver and gold, 5.5cm wide, original fitted maker's case
Signed Cartier, no.0520
Of circular form, the hinged cover with inlaid mother-of-pearl Japanese garden scene depicting a female figure gazing at a rose-cut diamond moon and stars, to a black lacquer ground within a scalloped border, the base similarly decorated depicting a man and boy walking outside, the sides further decorated with mother-of-pearl panels alternately set with fluted coral accents to the central cabochon emerald push piece, the interior with bevelled mirror and mother-of-pearl powder puff rest, circa 1925, French mark for silver and gold, 5.5cm wide, original fitted maker's case
Signed Cartier, no.0520
Literature
Cf. Nadelhoffer, Hans, Cartier, Thames & Hudson, London, 1984, colour plate 38 for compacts of similar design
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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