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ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND DRESS STUDS, CARTIER, 1910 AND THREE STICK PINS, PROBABLY CARTIER, 1920s

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

Comprising: three dress studs, each square rock crystal link engraved with stylised floral motifs millegrain-set to the centre with a circular-cut diamond, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, fitted case Cartier London; together with three stick pins, one designed as the outline of a rabbit millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds, one small diamond deficient, numbered, case Cartier London; a second of square geometric design millegrain-set with a line of calibré-cut onyx within borders of circular- and single-cut diamonds, case Cartier London and a third stick pin of annular design millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds, French assay marks, case Cartier London.

Condition

Dress Studs: Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Each numbered 3088. Small nick to one corner of rock crystal stud. Diamonds bright and lively. Fitted case normal signs of wear consistent with age. Rabbit Stick Pin: Indistinctly numbered 680. Rose-cut diamonds bright. Pin a little bent. Square Stick Pin: One onyx chipped, small gaps in setting. Diamonds bright and lively. Annular Stick Pin: Stamped with French assay mark for Platinum. Diamonds bright. Collection in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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