An amusing duck brooch by Cartier, designed as a stylised duck, the body formed of gold wirework, the neck adorned with a collar of 7 turquoise cabochons, the eye set with an oval-cut sapphire, the feet carved from coral, and the tail accented with brilliant-cut diamonds. Mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, with double pin clip fitting.
In red leather Cartier case.
Reference number: 270.
Price upon request.
An amusing duck brooch by Cartier
Signature:
Signed Cartier Paris and numbered.
Origin and period:
Paris, circa 1960-1970.
Hallmarks:
French assay mark ‘dog’s head’ for platinum, French assay mark ‘eagle’s head’ for 18 karat gold. Cartier maker’s mark.
Dimensions:
3 x 2,5 cm.