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AN ONYX, CORAL, BLISTER PEARL AND DIAMOND 'MAASAI' BROOCH, BY CARTIER
The carved onyx head wearing diamond and gold head-dress and ear pendants, a blister pearl, coral and diamond shield, with coral and gold spears, 1950s, 8.9 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed and with maker's mark for Cartier Paris, no. 020411
The carved onyx head wearing diamond and gold head-dress and ear pendants, a blister pearl, coral and diamond shield, with coral and gold spears, 1950s, 8.9 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed and with maker's mark for Cartier Paris, no. 020411
Literature
H. Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Jewellers Extraordinary, Abrams, 1984, New York, pp. 74, for similar illustration
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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