LOANS TO PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS
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GOLD
CINCINATTI, USAGOLD
Cincinatti Museum Center
Febuary 6th - May 30th, 2010
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VANITY CASE
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NECKLACE WITH DETACHABLE PALMETTE CLIP BROOCHES
Cartier Paris, 1958
Gold wire
Brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds
The five “palmette” motifs can be detached and worn as brooches.
Central palmette: 3.99 x 6.88 cm
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EGG-SHAPED WATCH
Cartier London, 1960
Egg with polished gold interior, zigzag engine-turned gold on the outside
Opens to reveal a square watch.
3.9 x 3.0 cm
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THE NATURE OF DIAMONDS
CHICAGO, USATHE NATURE OF DIAMONDS
Field Museum
October 17th 2009 - March 28th 2010
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MAHARAJA: THE SPLENDOUR OF INDIA'S ROYAL COURTS
MUNICH, GERMANYMAHARAJA: THE SPLENDOUR OF INDIA'S ROYAL COURTS
Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung
Febuary 12th, 2010 - May 24th, 2010
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ELEPHANT MYSTERY CLOCK
Platinum, gold
Jade
Coral
Onyx
Crystal
Mother of pearls, pearls
Rose-cut diamonds
Black enamel
Rectangular 8-day movement, gold-plated, Swiss lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, set in a gilded metal case attached to the base of the pagoda and seated within the elephant’s back. Hand-setting and winding mechanism accessed by lifting the pagoda to reach the movement.
The jade elephant, of Chinese origin, dates from the 18th century. This mystery clock was the ninth in a series of 12 that featured animals or figurines.
Provenance: the Maharajah of Nawanagar
20.0 x 15.5 x 9.2 cm
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CIGARETTE HOLDER
Cartier Paris, 1925
Gold
A ring to hold the piece, a sliding hoop fastener and pincers at the end.
Sold to Prince Tikka Rajah of Kapurthala
8.80 cm
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WRISTWATCH
Cartier London, 1932
Gold
Four tiger’s claws
Coral cabochons
One sapphire cabochon
Black enamel
Rectangular movement, Côte de Genève decoration, rhodium-plated, 2 adjustments, 18 jewels, Swiss level escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring
Provenance: Prince Pratabsingh of Baroda
2.09 x 1.4 x 0.45 cm (case)
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