(Mounting) CARTIER - Lot 197

(Mounting) CARTIER Platinum (950‰) and white gold (750‰) articulated and scalloped "négligé" brooch, set with old-cut and 8/8-cut diamonds, holding two drops of gadrooned emeralds (chips) (probably supplied to CARTIER by the commissioner). Two diamonds missing, bumps. French work, circa 1955. Poinçon de Maître by jeweler René MOUSEL. Signed CARTIER mount. Special order from the jeweler Size: 6.9 x 3.2 cm. Gross weight: 14.2 g. Accompanied by a gemological analysis report from the CGL laboratory dated 20/09/2023 attesting to the approximate weight of the emeralds, 12 carats each, intense green color, from COLOMBIA, impregnated with MINEURE oil. Accompanied by an appraisal by Mr. Olivier BACHET, IAJA, n°XP1385-031023, attesting to CARTIER, circa 1955, in the Art Deco style. Provenance: Descendants of General ASSEF ASSEF KHAN, viceroy of Afghanistan.