Box
Cartier
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1899 - 1902
Materials
Leather, silk, velvet
Measurements
55 mm (Width) x 35 mm (Depth); 97 mm (length)
Place of origin
Paris
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247539
Summary
Lined leather box with gilded swag pattern on the lid
Full description
This Cartier brown leather box was made to protect and display a specific item. On the interior silk lid is embossed, in gold, 'Cartier 13 rue de la Paix' which is surrounded with a golden garland. The shaped base is cream velvet, with a raised ridge to secure a jewel. There is a push button release at the front. The lid, which is made of brown leather, has a surround of gold flowered garlanded swags.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside lid: Cartier, 13 Rue de la Laix, Paris
Makers and roles
Cartier, manufacturer