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An eighteen karat green and rose gold cigarette case, Cartier, Paris, circa 1930

Of rectangular shape, designed with alternating stripes of green and rose gold, with hinged lid; signed Cartier, Paris, Made in France, reference #7327 c, French assay marks; weighing approximately: 170.5 grams; dimensions: 4 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 5/16in. Sold for $3,000 plus Premium and tax 

Bonhams. Fine Jewelry, 17 Dec 2007. Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco