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PAUL FLATO. AN IMPORTANT DIAMOND BANGLE.
Designed as five central openwork curved oblong sections set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, embellished with two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 2.30cts, each section suspending a pear-shaped diamond drop collectively weighing 4.70 carats, the motif flanked by two large pear-shaped diamonds weighing 3.93 and 3.60 carats respectively, horizontally-set within a graduated bracelet of openwork lattice design set with single- and circular-cut diamonds, circa 1985, Accompanied by report no 1132082054 dated 15/02/11 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 3.93ct stone is J colour and VS1 clarity and report number 113208255 dated 18/02/11 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 3.6 stone is F colour and SI1 clarity.
Cf. Paul Flato Jeweler To The Stars, Elizabeth Irvine Bray, Antique Collector's Club 2011, P.27 for a photo of the bracelet being worn by Mrs. Jay "Dolly" O'Brien in 1985
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CARTIER. A COLOURED-DIAMOND AND DIAMOND BROOCH.
Of Art Deco design, centring on a cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond weighing 47.00 carats, within a hinged openwork geometric design set with circular-cut diamonds, circa 1930, signed Cartier and numbered 2716766.
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JAR. AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING.
Designed as a central cushion-shaped diamond weighing 5.08 carats within a curved oval surround pavé-set with circular-cut emeralds, the contour and shank set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed JAR PARIS.
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JAR. A PAIR OF NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS.
Each designed as a drop-shaped pearl suspended from an abstract surmount in blackened gold set with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed JAR PARIS.
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. AN INVISIBLY-SET SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH.
Designed as two flowers, each flower head invisibly set to the front with calibre-cut sapphires, one embellished with baguette-, and the other with brilliant-, cut diamonds, each extending a diamond-set stem with foliate accents composed of marquise-cut diamonds, 1964, stamped VCA and numbered NY35161, stamped PLAT for platinum.
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH.
The palm-shaped design centring on a cluster of pear-shaped rubies, to a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds accented with emeralds and rubies, within a ropework border radiating brilliant-cut diamonds within foliate settings, 1960s, signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered 1606 SO, height 6.5cm.
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VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS. A RUBY AND DIAMOND "LUDO HEXAGONE" BRACELET.
Designed as an articulated series of bee hive "ruche" links in yellow gold, each star-set with a circular-cut ruby, to a raised central section set with an arch of circular-cut rubies flanked by slopes of baguette diamonds set in stylised scrolls pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the clasp of buckle inspiration embellished with circular-cut rubies and diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1938, together with certificate of authenticity from VCA.
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AN IMPRESSIVE GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH.
Designed as a bird of paradise perching on a branch, set to the head with a crest of calibre-cut rubies, the body and wing pave-set with circular- and single-cut diamonds embellished with calibre- and square-cut sapphires, to unravelling tail feathers accented with star-set single-cut diamonds, a line of rectangular-cut garnets interspersed with cabochon sapphires and a line of single-cut diamonds, circa 1948, French importation marks and indistinct maker's mark.
Exhibited:
Precious Gems: Jewellery From Eight Centuries, National Museum Stockholm, 8 June - 15 October 2000, exhibition catalogue page 224, no.307.
Literature:
Judith Price, Masterpieces of Twentieth Century French Jewelry from American Collections, Running Press, Philadelphia, 2006, page of contents.
Sylvie Raulet, Jewelry of the 1940s and 1950s, Rizzoli, New York, 1987, page 86.
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CARTIER. A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND BRACELET.
Of wide open-work ribbon design with pear-shaped diamond clusters, each claw-set with a larger diamond of conforming shape within round diamonds, pave-set lotus flower motifs on either side,
11 pear-shape diamonds estimate to weigh 14.00 carats, 298 diamonds estimated to weigh 18.46 carats, accompanied by certificate of authenticity no NY2007-24 dated 15 November 2007
circa 1923
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CARTIER. A DIAMOND PALM TREE, CIRCA 1970
With central brilliant cut stone estimated to weigh over 10.00 carats, articulated trunk, circa 1970, signed Cartier Monture
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AN IMPORTANT ART DECO COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1935.
Colombian emeralds 17.75cts AGL certificate no CS 38700 stating Classic Colombian origin.
Individual weights 6.42,3.26,3.25,2.42,2.40 carats Diamonds 65.75 carats made up of 149 baguette diamonds est 25carats, 12 round brilliant cuts estimated to weigh 2.75 carats and a further 234 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh 38.00 carats
Provenance:
Belonged to Don Antenor Patino y Rodrigues (1896-1982) was born in Oruro, Bolivia. He married Maria Cristina de Borbón y de Bosch-Labras, Duquesa de Durcal (1913-2002) daughter of Fernando de Borbón y de Madan, Duque de Durcal and Maria Bosch-Labrus y Blat a relative of the Spanish monarch Alfonso XIII in 1931 in Madrid, Spain. He and Maria Cristina de Borbón y de Bosch-Labras, Duquesa de Durcal were divorced in 1959. He died in 1982 in New York, U.S.A.. Don Antenor Patino y Rodrigues was a tin magnate in Bolivia.
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AN ART DECO DIAMOND AND MULTI-GEM "WAVE" BRACELET, BY RUBEL FRERES
The wide articulated band designed as an old European and circular-cut diamond undulating upper panel, set with five pierced flowers each bezel-set with a pear-shaped diamond pistil and calibré-cut black onyx stems and detail, enhanced by buff-top emerald accents, framed by calibré-cut emeralds, rubies and sapphires depicting a floral scene, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, 7½ ins., with French assay marks
With maker's mark for Rubel Frères
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LINZELER-MARCHAK. AN ART-DECO MOTHER-OF-PEARL, ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM VANITY CASE.
The rectangular red enamel and 18k gold case, set with an inlaid mother-of-pearl panel depicting a Chinese dragon, enhanced by a cabochon sapphire, ruby and rose-cut diamond trim, with black enamel and carved lapis lazuli terminals, the buff-topped cabochon sapphire pushpiece, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a covered lipstick holder and two covered compartments, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1925, 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 ins, with French assay mark. Case signed Ste. Linzeler-Marchak, no.1763, lipstick holder no. 6943, compartments no. 6943, with maker's mark for Lacloche Freres.
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BHAGAT. AN IMPORTANT RUBY BEAD AND DIAMOND BRACELET.
Designed as a highly articulated series of arched links set with ruby beads, once set around the wrist, opening to reveal smaller arched links set with square-cut diamonds, signed Bhagat, stamped PT950. Total ruby bead weight 207.20ct, total diamond weight 19.19ct.
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CARTIER. A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH.
Designed as stylised owl perched on a branch, centring on an oval amethyst, the breast applied with cabochon turquoise, embellished to the crown and tail with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier Paris, 1940s. CF. Nadine Coleno, Etourdissant Cartier, Editions du Regard, page 28.
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RENE BOIVIN. AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLIP BROOCH.
The shield-shaped plaque composed of foliate sections set with brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed with square-cut emeralds, to a central sugar-loaf emerald within an odeonesque concentric pattern of polished gold. French assay mark and maker’s mark. Accompanied by a certificate from Francoise Cailles stating the date of manufacture to be 1935.
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Accompanied by two certificates; The Precious Stone Laboratory number 980691 dated 3rd July 2006 and SSEF number 49667 dated 8 October 2007, both stating that the ruby is of 5.5 carats, Burma origin, unheated
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CARTIER. A WHITE GOLD, RUBY BEAD AND DIAMOND BROOCH.
Of flower head design, centring on a detachable ruby bead pyramid cluster, each bead tipped with a collet-set diamond, the six surrounding petals alternately accented with brilliant-cut diamonds and buff-top rubies, to a gold double prong sprung clip. 42 diamonds. 42 rubies. Signed and numbered 10160. Circa 1944. Together with certificate.
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A PAIR OF BRIOLETTE DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS.
Of flexible scroll form, each with four rows of graduated briollettes. French Assay marks for platinum. Circa 1920.
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FONTANA. EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING.
Centring on a step-cut emerald, the claws accented with rose-cut diamonds, to a band of similarly-cut stones embellished with millegraining, French assay marks for platinum, maker's marks, Early 20th Century.
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DANIEL BRUSH. PERFUME FLACON
1990 - 92. The flacon exterior decorated with a mosaic of gold plaques, accented with brilliant-cut diamond and removeable magnetic butterflies. The top unscrewing to reveal a similarly designed top and stopper. Further unscrewing to give access to the rock crystal perfume chamber. Maker's marks for Daniel Brush.
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BULGARI. A HIGHLY ARTICULATED YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND DEMI PARURE.
Comprising a necklace and bracelet composed of palmette shaped links each accented with a brilliant-cut diamond. Made in Italy. French import marks.
Literature: Bulgari from 1884 to 2009 125 Years of Italian Jewels page 73
A similar necklace was worn by Ingrid Bergman in the film 'The Visit' of 1964
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PAUL FLATO. PLATINUM AND DIAMOND STAR FISH BROOCH,
Platinum and diamond star fish brooch, in the form of a dancing star fish with round brilliant baguette and marquise-cut diamond detail, principle marquise-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.25 carats
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“CARTIER. ‘PENDULE MYSTERIEUSE MODELE A’ EIGHT DAY MYSTERY CLOCK, ROCK CRYSTAL AND 18 CARAT YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMOND DETAIL IN ORIGINAL RED LEATHER BOX BY CARTIER PARIS CIRCA 1920
Cartier Paris, signed Cartier, Paris, Londres New York
numbered 01512
This clock is possibly a unique example with a gold base, typically the base would be black onyx or enamel.
Mystery Clocks were inspired by Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin, a 19th century French clockmaker and magician. Louis Cartier collaborated with Maurice Couet spending a year creating the first Mystery clock for Cartier in 1912 - when he presented it was dubbed the Model A, in humorous homage to Henry Ford's model T! The first Mystery Clock was bought by J.P. Morgan.
Literature:
For examples of other Modele A Mystery clocks
The Cartier Collection, Flammarion, Page 146-147, 148-149, 242-243,
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ALFREDO RAVASCO. AN AGATE AND CORAL CIGARETTE BOX
the carved agate rectangular box surmounted with three carved coral tropical fish, signed A Ravasco to box, Circa 1925.
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CARTIER. AN ONYX AND DIAMOND HEART SHAPED PENDANT WATCH,
pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds and calibre cut onyx stripes, circa 1920
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Cartier
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STERLE. A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND 'FLAME' CUFF,
of flexible textured link design, signed Sterle Paris, numbered 7012, circa 1940
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A 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND, SPINEL AND NATURAL PEARL PENDANT/BROOCH
the central oval red spinel within a surround of old mine cushion-cut diamonds suspending a single natural pearl, gold-backed silver setting, with original leather case, circa 1880
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BOUCHERON. AN ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL SCENT BOTTLE,
of architectural form with enamelled gold mounts and jade detail, French assay marks, signed Boucheron Paris, 10.2cm high, circa 1930
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CARTIER. A GOLD, ENAMEL AND GEM-SET SNUFF BOTTLE.
Designed as a carved amethyst corn cob with two insects in high relief and a worm in low relief, the round stopper collet-set in gold with a carved ruby cabochon within a green enamelled border of rope design, the circular gold stand with a green enamelled double line alternating with ruby cabochons, above a gold base with a blue enamelled "T" frieze; engraved underneath with initials "MGH". Principle carved cabochon ruby of approximate weight 6.89 carats. Circa 1928.
Accompanied by certificate of authenticity no. GE2007-114 dated 29/5/2007 from Cartier
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CARTIER. AN ART DECO STYLE DESK CLOCK
Eight day movement signed European Watch and Clock Co France, no.2980403, 13.0 cm. in original leather box
Literature: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier Jewelers Extraordinary, 1984, page 58 The Cartier Collection Timepieces - Flammarion
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FOUQUET. AN EGG SHELL LAQUER PENDANT
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STERLE. A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
A diamond cluster ring, the three principle circular cut stones within a surround of baguette and circular cut diamonds, French assay marks, signed Sterle
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