Rectangular cigarette case with rounded edges in 18K (750°/°°) yellow gold, the lid and bottom decorated with "burgundy" lacquer plates inlaid with tinted mother-of-pearl, gold and silver leaf, rose-cut diamonds and a ruby, depicting animated scenes at the water's edge in the extreme oriental taste. Chiseled slices of dragon shells. The inside decorated with tortoiseshell plates, the black enamelled cylindrical clasp adorned with two lines of rose-cut
diamonds Removable compartment, in three spaces, probably posterior
Signed "CARTIER Paris London New York" and numbered 02187
No hallmark of Master
Goldsmith Circa 1926/1929
H. 82 mm - W. 54 mm - D. 18 mm - Gross weight 121.2 g
Very slight lacks, wear and tear
In its case, in the house's signature shape, in red morocco decorated with golden
floral friezes We can compare this work with the work of H. Lavabre and A. Peyroula.
Bibliography:
- Judy Rudoe, Cartier 1900-1939, ed. Harry N. Abrams, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1997, p.196 and 198
- The Art of Cartier, exhibition catalogue, Musée du Petit Palais, 20 October 1989-28 January 1990, plate 52
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