An Elizabeth II 9 carat gold and enamel pill box, London 1954 by Cartier

Of circular form with a pull off lid with opposable ring handle, flanked either side by an opaque enamel decorated ladybird, engine turned decoration to the lid and the sides. Fully marked to the base interior, part-marked to the ring attachment. Engraved on the base rim 'Cartier London ' and '3991'.

Diameter – 3.2 cm / 1.25 inches

Weight – 24 grams / 0.77 ozt

For a similar plain example of 1942 sold these rooms, 12 March 2019, lot 3 (£1000 incl. prem)