AN ART DECO SAPPHIRE COMPACT, BY CARTIER
Lot 157

AN ART DECO SAPPHIRE COMPACT, BY CARTIER

Closed3 June 2015

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GBP 13,750

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AN ART DECO SAPPHIRE COMPACT, BY CARTIER
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved geometric pattern inset with rectangular-cut sapphire accent detail, and similarly-set thumb piece, opening to reveal a mirror, with compartments for powder and lipstick, circa 1937, 6.5cm wide
No.62067

Specialist note

Accompanied by photocopies of a Cartier Estate Collection catalogue 1979-1980, depicting this compact, together with a copy of an insurance valuation dated 14 February 1994 stating the compact was manufactured circa 1937 and that the sapphires weigh approximately 9.50 carats.