Lot 346
- 346
Diamond flower clip/bracelet combination, Mounted by Cartier, Paris, circa 1945
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
The clips designed as a larger and smaller flowerhead centering 2 old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 and .95 carats respectively, surrounded by baguette diamonds and petals pavé-set with old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 17.50 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Monture Cartier, numbered 6807, assay marks, fitted to a double-strand 18 karat white gold rope bracelet, bracelet clasp signed Cartier, Paris, clips detach and may be worn separately. With signed box.
Condition
Both clips are signed Cartier on the front of the pin bridges and numbered 6807 on the locking flaps of the pin bridges. Bracelet is signed Cartier, Paris, on the clasp tongue and tests as 18 karat. Diamonds are approximately I-K color and VS-I clarity. The tint of the white gold bracelet is slightly more yellow than the tint of the platinum in the flowers. In good condition overall.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.