£2,000 - £4,000
CARTIER - an 18ct gold ruby and turquoise lizard brooch, circa 1940, realistically modelled as a lizard with textures scales, the spine channel set with alternating cabochon rubies and turquoise, signed "Cartier Inc, made in France 18kt" and numbered 3800, French Mercury head assay mark, 59mm, 13.4g
All stones present, several rubies have surface chips, several turquoise are discoloured, rear right leg with Cartier signature has been repaired and re-soldered along with having filing marks on underside of same foot, front right foot claws slightly bent otherwise no damage, fitting working, assay marks slightly worn
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
24% inc VAT*