Cartier Evening Clutch with Diamond and Gem-Set Clasp
A diamond, gem-set and silk brocaded evening clutch bag, Cartier, circa 1930 the clutch decorated with a gold and rose pink foliate pattern, the interior with pink satin lining, completed by a diamond and red gem-set clasp, including a lighter, signed Cartier, approximately 5.91 in. x 8.54 in., purse mirror, wallet and card case, Cartier stamped to the lining, with Cartier box. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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