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MONTURE CARTIER ART DECO NATURAL PEARL, CORAL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
Thirteen strands of graduated natural pearls ranging from 7.05 to 2.60 mm, two natural pearl drops measuring 9.60 - 10.55 x 13.30 and 8.90 - 10.40 x 14.80 mm, button-shaped brown natural pearl of 10.48 -11.34 x 9.20 mm, coral drop measuring approximately 113.70 - 13.70 x 20.80 mm, old and rose-cut diamonds, 18k gold (French marks), 1930s, signed Monture Cartier, maker's mark (Cartier, Société Anonyme)
SSEF, 2009, report no. 54591: 2094 natural pearls, saltwater, 1 half natural pearl
Size/Dimensions: 43.0 cm shortest strand
Gross weight: 125.3 grams
Thirteen strands of graduated natural pearls ranging from 7.05 to 2.60 mm, two natural pearl drops measuring 9.60 - 10.55 x 13.30 and 8.90 - 10.40 x 14.80 mm, button-shaped brown natural pearl of 10.48 -11.34 x 9.20 mm, coral drop measuring approximately 113.70 - 13.70 x 20.80 mm, old and rose-cut diamonds, 18k gold (French marks), 1930s, signed Monture Cartier, maker's mark (Cartier, Société Anonyme)
SSEF, 2009, report no. 54591: 2094 natural pearls, saltwater, 1 half natural pearl
Size/Dimensions: 43.0 cm shortest strand
Gross weight: 125.3 grams
Provenance
Formerly in the Collection of Daisy Fellowes
Geneva, 17 November 2009, lot 180
Geneva, 17 November 2009, lot 180
Literature
S. Papi, A. Rhodes, Famous Jewellery Collectors, Thames & Hudson, London, 1999, p. 160
S. Papi, A. Rhodes, 20th Century Jewellery & the Icons of Style, Thames & Hudson, London, 2013, p. 101
S. Papi, A. Rhodes, 20th Century Jewellery & the Icons of Style, Thames & Hudson, London, 2013, p. 101
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.
This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’
Further Details
Please note that the report is over five years old and may require an update.
Please note that this lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.
Please note that this lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.
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