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  Important Lucien Gaillard “Staghorn beetle” silver and gold inlay magnifying glass, signed c. 1900

  Silver hand finished and repoussed in the form of a staghorn beetle with horns encircling the round magnifying glass, gold details

  Signed: L. GAILLARD (engraved) on lower right leg, head of Minerva (950/1000 pure silver)

  The staghorn beetle was a favorite form for Gaillard and the inspiration for many examples of his work including jewelry, vases and this magnifying glass. A variant model in cast bronze can be seen in the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.

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  Cartier, Paris “Snake” necklace in finely detailed 18k gold and with a slightly expandable link feature, signed: Cartier Paris (script signature), no. 02694, French Eagle’s head touchmark for 18K gold (2x), Cartier touchmark in a diamond, original Cartier red leather, velvet and silk presentation box, c.1940