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Oval-shaped cabochon aventurine quartz, circular-cut sapphire and single-cut diamond eye, gold (French marks), 1950s, signed Cartier Paris, numbered

Size/Dimensions: 3.6 cm
Gross Weight: 20.5 grams

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Lot 16 Sale 22687

NO RESERVE | CARTIER MID-20TH CENTURY AVENTURINE QUARTZ, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DUCK BROOCH Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 4,000

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

- Overall condition good. Some scratches to the metal throughout, consistent with normal wear. Double pin fitting, with single safety catch.
- Additional marks: French assay marks for 18 carat gold, partial French maker's mark 'letters rubbed either side of an ear of wheat motif' (unidentified).
- Aventurine quartz: in good condition overall, some small scratches and nicks to the surface, with characteristic inclusions, some surface reaching.
- Sapphire: with a small chip and abrasion to facet edges.
- Diamond: total weight approximately 0.02 carat.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.

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Lot 16 Sale 22687

NO RESERVE | CARTIER MID-20TH CENTURY AVENTURINE QUARTZ, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DUCK BROOCH Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 4,000

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