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Jade, onyx and diamond pendant, Cartier, circa 1925
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- jade, diamond, wood
The rectangular shaped carved and pierced mottled green jade disc, set with a mechanical watch, the semi-circlular cream dial with Arabic and baton hour markers with blued steel hands, the bezel set with circular-cut diamonds and an outer wood rail, the jade disc accented with wood batons highlighted with rose diamonds, to a textured cord, indistinct assay mark, signed Cartier, numbered.
Condition
Dial signed Cartier, case numbered 78387 A, incised number 40654. Possibly a mark shaped as a rabbit indicating return entry to France. Movement has not been opened. The jade disc measuring approximately 36.0 x 25.0 x 4.0mm. Colour vary from mid-green to yellow to very light green, translucent. There are some surface reaching inclusions creating a few cracks and some surface scratches. Diamonds are bright and lively. Wood with some light surface scratches. The cord show signs of wear. Metal with surface wear, scratches. Wear commensurate with age. Length of pendent approximately 47mm.
"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.
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.
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."