CARTIER Black-lacquered, rectangular, vermeil and platinum evening set, centered with a Shou character in rose-cut diamonds symbolizing longevity, the lid decorated with filets, the cylindrical onyx clasp adorned with two lines of rose-cut diamonds, the interior conceals a beveled mirror, a blush compartment with lid. Signed Cartier Paris, London, New-York. Made in France. Numbered S 145 French work from the 1930s. Poinçon de maître Dimensions: 10.5 x 5.5 cm approx. Gross weight: 196.5 g Traces of use to the lacquer. Two diamonds missing. Pitting on the mirror. with diamond initials.

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