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Card case, Van Cleef & Arpels, and cigarette case, circa 1953
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- gold, sapphires
The rectangular card case with engine turned decoration, to a calibré-cut sapphire thumb piece, measuring approximately 76mm x 52mm x 5mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, gross weight approximately 68 grams, and a rectangular cigarette case with an engraved chequered design, measuring approximately 105mm x 84mm x 8mm, British hallmarks and maker's marks, gross weight approximately 132 grams.
Provenance
The collection of Baron De Rede, Sotheby's, Paris, 16th & 17th March 2005, Lot 388, the card case.
Condition
Card case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 4638 C.S, French assay marks for 18 carat gold gross weight approximately 68 grams. Cigarette case with British hallmarks for 9 carat gold London 1953 gross weight approximately 132 grams. Scratches and indentations to metal consistent with age and wear. Both in 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."