A cigarette case, Cartier, circa 1950. Photo Sotheby's

a yellow gold case of rectangular form accented with a raised spot motif, the thumb piece highlighted with baguette diamonds, measurements approximately 76 x 53 x 10 mm, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and indistinct maker's marks, pochette. Estimate:  8,500-10,500 CHF - Lot Sold: 13,750 CHF

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. Geneva | 12 May 2009 - www.sothebys.com