Comprising: a pill box of square form set with black onyx, the lid set with a carved jadeite plaque of Chinese inspiration, decorated with cabochon rubies and millegrain-set rose-cut diamonds, the sides highlighted with black enamel in a geometric pattern, measurements approximately 33 x 40 x 8mm, signed Cartier Made in France and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pochette; an octagonal compact accented with royal blue and cream enamel, email Pekin mille raies, set to each side with a carved jadeite plaque of annular and naturalistic design, studded with cabochon sapphires, opening to reveal a powder compartment, mirror deficient, measurements approximately 53 x 53 x 9mm, signed Cartier Paris, Londres, New York and numbered, French assay and maker's marks; and a lipstick holder of matching design, highlighted with calibré-cut sapphires, the jadeite terminals studded with cabochon sapphires, unsigned, French assay and maker's marks.

Cf: Judy Rudoe, Cartier, 1900-1939, Italy, 1997, page 117 for an example of a similar powder compact and lipstick.

Jadeite of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain jadeite of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of jadeite into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Powder compact, signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, Numbered 0252, French assay and maker's marks. Mirror missing. Scratches to enamel. Lipstick holder, fine condition. Lipstick and powder compact would most probably have been linked to each other in the past. Pill Box, signed Cartier, Made in France Numbered 035, French assay and maker's marks. Scratches to enamel commensurate with use and age. Overall condition good, well preserved.
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