Pair of Art Deco emerald, ruby and diamond clip brooches, Paris, maker's mark for Henri Lavabre, of geometric triangular design and each centred by a large polished emerald bead, the emeralds earlier and probably Indian, possibly Mughal,
to a shaped and raised pave set diamond surround, edged by calibre set rubies with crenallated rim, the tops with stepped calibre rubies to a diamond set scroll-arched top, mounted in platinum, workshop mark to each for Henri Lavabre, French assaymarks to each, case by Cartier.
The workshop of Henri Lavabre was one of Cartier's key makers, working exclusively for them during the early decades of the 20th century Length 3.4cm / 1 3/8''
Emerald beads approximately 23.0 x 17.7 x 10.1mm & 23.0 x 17.4 x 10.7mm Weight: 51g
Early 20th century diamond and onyx bow brooch by Cartier, London c.1920, of double loop design with central line of graduated old brilliant cut diamonds,
Pair of Art Deco emerald, ruby and diamond clip brooches, Paris, maker's mark for Henri Lavabre, of geometric triangular design and each centred by a large polished emerald bead, the emeralds earlier and probably Indian, possibly Mughal,