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ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, CIRCA 1910
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as a stylised tied bow, the rock crystal carved with floral and foliate patterns, embellished with single- and circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier and numbered, indistinct maker's marks and French assay marks.
Condition
Cf: Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé - Cartier, Rivalen am Zarenhof, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung und Hirmer Verlag GmbH, München, 2003, page 414, for an example of a similar brooch.
Signed Cartier to the pin and numbered 6834. Delicate piece, please note that one section of rock crystal is slightly loose in the setting, small chip to reverse of slightly loose rock crystal panel, near centre of brooch, only visible under 10x magnification, not visible from the obverse. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.20 carats. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and wear. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."