CARTIER PARIS ART DECO SILK CLUTCH BAG WITH AGATE, DIAMOND, GOLD, PLATINUM AND ENAMEL CLASP, CIRCA 1925-30 Rectangular black silk clutch with semicircular Art Deco oriental agate clasp applied on both sides with a gold Moresque crenellated motif set with platinum rose-cut diamonds and enamelled in red on a guilloché background, the circular agate pull-ring with a gold ring enamelled in red on a guilloché background and set with a platinum rose-cut diamond. Black silk lining with inside pockets. signed 'CARTIER Made in France' (on the inner lining), French hallmark for 18k gold 'tête d'aigle' (on the buckle) 15.5 x 18 cm circa 1925-30 in Cartier box Condition: restoration of the red enamel, small dent on the corner of the box Certificate of appraisal by Alain Cartier, expert CNE, Paris and LAPADA, London, dated 13 October 2023 References The rock crystal version of this clasp appeared in a 1930 Cartier London catalogue. For an identical crenellated motif, enamelled black, see the hinges and clasp of a rock crystal table cigarette box dated 1927, in 'Cartier, objets d'exception', O. Bachet and A. Cartier, 2019, Palais Royal Ed. Hong Kong, ill. vol. 2, page 267. The production of handbags with precious clasps exploded at Cartier in the 1920s and 1930s under the direction of Jeanne Toussaint. It was also the first category of Cartier Paris's 'Département S' in 1923. This popular oriental clasp was also made in lapis lazuli. Oriental inspiration is typical of Cartier's production in the 1920s, starting with Moorish and Persian cultures, with a small production inspired by ancient Egypt, moving on to Mughal India and then the Far East. At the buyer's request, we are happy to provide a general condition report for the lot described above. However, as we are not professional curators or conservators, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist or conservator of their choice for a full professional assessment. Descriptions of the condition of objects in the catalogue or in any correspondence are given for guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a first-hand valuation. ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE CARTIER PARIS ART DECO SILK CLUTCH BAG WITH AGATE, DIAMOND, GOLD, PLATINUM, ENAMEL CLASP, CIRCA 1925-30 Rectangular black silk clutch bag with semi-circular Art Deco Oriental agate clasp applied recto verso with a stepped gold Moresque crenulated embattlement motif set with rose-cut diamonds in platinum and enameled red over a guilloché ground, the circular pull-out agate ring with a gold ring enameled red over guilloché ground and set with a rose-cut diamond in platinum. Black silk lining with pockets inside. signed 'CARTIER Made in France' (on inside lining), French 18K gold hallmark 'eagle head' (on loop) 15.5 x 18 cm circa 1925-30 in Cartier box Condition: restoration to red enamel, little tap on the corner of the box Certificate of expertise by Alain Cartier, expert CNE, Paris and LAPADA, London, dated October 13, 2023 References: The rock crystal version of this clasp appeared in a gift catalogue of Cartier London in 1930. For an identical crenulated motif, enameled black, see the hinges and clasp on a rock crystal table cigarette box dated 1927, in "Cartier, Exceptional Objects", O. Bachet and A. Cartier, 2019, Palais Royal Ed. Hong Kong, ill. vol. 2, page 267. The output of handbags with precious clasps exploded at Cartier in the 1920s and 30s with Jeanne Toussaint in charge. lt was also the first category of the 'Département S' of Cartier Paris in 1923. This popular Oriental shaped clasp was also made in lapis lazuli. The Oriental inspiration was typical of Cartier's output in the 1920s, starting with the Moresque and Persian cultures, with a small output inspired by Ancient Egypt, moving across to Mughal lndia, and then the Far East. Upon the buyer's request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.