ANTIQUE 20thC CARTIER 18K GOLD, ENAMEL, JADE & DIAMOND BOX c.1920
20th Century French Cartier Art Deco gold box, of rectangular form with rounded coarners, the lid set with a carved leaf shaped Jade plaque of Chinese ispiration, mounted on platinum set with 11 diamonds, the whole box is embellished by champleve' black enamel. The push button to open the box also set with 4 diamonds.
Hallmarked French gold (18 Karat gold and 750), signed CARTIER PARIS, MADE IN FRANCE, the box dates to 1920-25.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4397
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century rare French Cartier Art Deco gold box, of rectangular form with rounded coarners, the lid set with a carved leaf shaped Jade plaque of Chinese ispiration, mounted on platinum set with 11 diamonds, the whole box is embellished by champleve' black enamel. The push button to open the box also set with 4 diamonds.
Each part is Hallmarked French gold (eagle's head for 18 Karat gold and 750), signed CARTIER PARIS, MADE IN FRANCE, the box dates to 1920-25 and is a stunning example of the early Art Deco pieces made by Cartier and presented to the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs at Industriels Modernes (Paris, 1925), that marked the high point of the first phase of Art Deco. Such pieces are very valuable and sought after, often associated to the designer Charles Jacqueau.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - no damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 8 x 6cm
Weight: 110g