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Cartier, bird brooch circa 1950 in textured gold styling the…
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3057
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Cartier, bird brooch circa 1950 in textured gold styling the…
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Estimate CHF 8,000 - CHF 12,000
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Description
Cartier, bird brooch circa 1950 in textured gold styling the plumage and platinum set with an engraved emerald, a ruby cabochon and brilliant-cut and 8/8 diamonds, signed, numbered 013309, h. 4.5 cm, 19g
Cartier occupies a major place in the history of jewellery. The company is renowned for
the elegance of its creations, the quality of its jewellery-making and its taste for animal motifs.
In the 1940s, under the impetus of Jeanne Toussaint, birds became a powerful symbol, associated with freedom, the spirit of the people and the spirit of the world.
associated with freedom, resistance and hope.
This Cartier bird brooch, circa 1950, is part of this heritage. Made in textured gold and platinum
platinum, it combines an engraved emerald, a ruby cabochon and brilliant-cut and
8/8.
Setting: Good overall condition. Scratches and micro-scratches from normal use.
Marks: 'Cartier Paris' / '013309' / French title / de maître Cartier
Gems: Good condition. Small natural cracks reaching the surface of the emerald and ruby.
Cartier, 1950's bird brooch, textured gold and platinum wings, set wirh an engarved emerald, cabochon-cut ruby and 8/8 cut diamonds, signed, numbered 013309, height 4.5 cm, 19g
Mount: Overall condition is good. Shoes signs of normal wear with some scratches and micro scratches on the metal.
Hallmarks: 'Cartier Paris' / '013309' / French essay /maker's mark Cartier
Gems: Overall condition is good. Presence of small natural fractures reaching the surface of the emerald and ruby.
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About the sale
ONLINE 2675 to 3788 - Luxury leather goods - Watches and accessories - A century of Jewellery - Precious objects - Pocket watches - Jewellery under CHF 1'000.- - Jewellery, Fine Jewellery
Auction location
Auction time
06/11/2026 at 10:00 AM
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