The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 477
Large 14K Yellow Gold Vanity Case New York, 1954
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
USD 16,000 - 18,000
Of rectangular shape, having a textured, guilloché finish, monogrammed on the lid, with a diamondset push piece; the interior fitted with mirror and having multiple compartments, including lipstick holder, lipstick brush, pill box, powder compartments, tortoise shell comb and watch. The watch has a back winding, square case with matt silver dial, Arabic mimerais and indexes, and "Dauphin" hands; with a Rhodium plated, 7"' European Watch and Clock movement, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensation balance wheel. Measuring approx. 16.3 x 11 cm. and having a total weight of approx. 887.8 gr. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2477.
