Lot 264 , Cartier, an 18ct gold and diamond locket pendant, 1978

Cartier, an 18ct gold and diamond locket pendant, 1978, the oval locket with engine turned decoration to the front panel and an oval plaque of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the reverse plain, surmounted by a rope twist knot and bail, opening to reveal a plain interior, locket length 5.5cm, British hallmarks for 18ct gold, date letter for 1978, maker's mark JC for Cartier London, to an unsigned gold rope twist chain necklace, length 45cm, British hallmarks for 18ct gold, sponsor's mark SS, date letter for 1978, combined gross weight 46 grams

Provenance: the locket made as a special commission for the present owner by Cartier London
£400-600