Sale 6189
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$20,000 – $30,000
A pair of mid-20th century 18K yellow gold and enamel clips by Cartier, featuring the King and Queen of Hearts, each decorated with red, black, white, and blue enamel, and accented with rose-cut diamonds. Diamonds are near colorless (G – J), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.06 carats.
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt.
King Width: 1 3/8in; King Length: 1 3/8in; Queen Width: 1 1/4in; Queen Length: 1 1/2in; Weight: 19.3 Gross dwt.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
King: Minor scratches and wear to metal, minute enamel loss, may require additional cleaning, stamped “Modele Depose, France_No. 40.222, England_Regd 827.832, USA,_A.F_D 77.381, Made in France, 9760 07215 Cartier Paris”, clasp stiff but in working order, set with five rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.00mm, near colorless (G – J), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.02 carats. Accompanied by Cartier red leather box with snap closure.
Queen: Minor scratches and wear to metal, minute enamel loss, may require additional cleaning, stamped “Modele Depose, France_No. 40.222, England_Regd 829.206, USA_A.F_D 77.382, Made in France, 9763 07303 Cartier Paris”, clasp stiff but in working order, set with five rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.00mm and four rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 0.78mm, near colorless (G – J), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.03 carats. Accompanied by Cartier red leather box with snap closure.
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt. McDevitt was the daughter of Colonel Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
King: Minor scratches and wear to metal, minute enamel loss, may require additional cleaning, stamped “Modele Depose, France_No. 40.222, England_Regd 827.832, USA,_A.F_D 77.381, Made in France, 9760 07215 Cartier Paris”, clasp stiff but in working order, set with five rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.00mm, near colorless (G – J), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.02 carats. Accompanied by Cartier red leather box with snap closure.
Queen: Minor scratches and wear to metal, minute enamel loss, may require additional cleaning, stamped “Modele Depose, France_No. 40.222, England_Regd 829.206, USA_A.F_D 77.382, Made in France, 9763 07303 Cartier Paris”, clasp stiff but in working order, set with five rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.00mm and four rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 0.78mm, near colorless (G – J), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.03 carats. Accompanied by Cartier red leather box with snap closure.
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