Earring box
Cartier Ltd
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, silk, velvet and metal
Measurements
31 x 50 mm; 50 mm (L)
Place of origin
New Burlington Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14558
Summary
Faded red leather earring box with a stud fastening and hinged lid, gilt edging and a curved inner edge. Has a cream velvet base and padded silk lid. Maker's mark stamped in gold reads, CARTIER / PARIS / 13 RUE DE LA PAIX / LONDON 4, NEW BURLINGTON ST.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Cartier Ltd, jeweller