Gold box and opal pill box, Cartier, 1953. Photo Sotheby's

Of rectangular form, the lid embellished with a mosaic of black opals, the sides and reverse with reeded decoration, measurements approximately 28 x 25 x 12mm, signed Cartier London, British hallmarks. Lot 23. Estimztion 3,000-4,500 CHF. Lot vendu: 7,500 CHF

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 339 for an illustration of this box.

Sotheby's. Jewels from the Personal Collection of Suzanne Belperron. Genève | 14 mai 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com