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A gold and sapphire vanity case by Cartier, circa 1920, of rectangular form, set to the...
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A gold and sapphire vanity case by Cartier, circa 1920, of rectangular form, set to the front and base with repeating sapphire cabochons, each within a flowerhead motif, with similarly-set thumbpiece, opening to reveal mirror, powder compartment with cover and lipstick holder, signed ‘Cartier Paris’, maker’s marks (misstruck), French assay marks, numbered ‘02324’, dimensions 8.4 x 7.4 x 1.3cm. £6,000-£8,000
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Following the end of World War II, women had achieved a new level of emancipation and confidence: it was now considered acceptable to smoke in public, (previously the preserve of men), and to wear cosmetics, even to be seen in public applying makeup. After the years of deprivation, this post-war era excited a new taste for the glamorous lifestyle. To match these lifestyle changes, the 1920s and 30s saw the finest jewellery houses such as Cartier, Boucheron, Lacloche Frères and Van Cleef & Arpels producing exquisite luxury miniature vanity cases and nécessaires of the highest craftsmanship.
Condition Report
Abrasions visible to surface of some sapphire cabochons. A small dent evident to one of the side of the case.
Otherwise in very good condition.
Lozenge mark and French assay mark visible to underside of lid (above mirror), lipstick and under powder compartment.
Gross weight 243.2gm.
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Following the end of World War II, women had achieved a new level of emancipation and confidence: it was now considered acceptable to smoke in public, (previously the preserve of men), and to wear cosmetics, even to be seen in public applying makeup. After the years of deprivation, this post-war era excited a new taste for the glamorous lifestyle. To match these lifestyle changes, the 1920s and 30s saw the finest jewellery houses such as Cartier, Boucheron, Lacloche Frères and Van Cleef & Arpels producing exquisite luxury miniature vanity cases and nécessaires of the highest craftsmanship.
Condition Report
Abrasions visible to surface of some sapphire cabochons. A small dent evident to one of the side of the case.
Otherwise in very good condition.
Lozenge mark and French assay mark visible to underside of lid (above mirror), lipstick and under powder compartment.
Gross weight 243.2gm.
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A gold and sapphire vanity case by Cartier, circa 1920, of rectangular form, set to the front and base with repeating sapphire cabochons, each within a flowerhead motif, with similarly-set thumbpiece, opening to reveal mirror, powder compartment with cover and lipstick holder, signed ‘Cartier Paris’, maker’s marks (misstruck), French assay marks, numbered ‘02324’, dimensions 8.4 x 7.4 x 1.3cm. £6,000-£8,000
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Following the end of World War II, women had achieved a new level of emancipation and confidence: it was now considered acceptable to smoke in public, (previously the preserve of men), and to wear cosmetics, even to be seen in public applying makeup. After the years of deprivation, this post-war era excited a new taste for the glamorous lifestyle. To match these lifestyle changes, the 1920s and 30s saw the finest jewellery houses such as Cartier, Boucheron, Lacloche Frères and Van Cleef & Arpels producing exquisite luxury miniature vanity cases and nécessaires of the highest craftsmanship.
Condition Report
Abrasions visible to surface of some sapphire cabochons. A small dent evident to one of the side of the case.
Otherwise in very good condition.
Lozenge mark and French assay mark visible to underside of lid (above mirror), lipstick and under powder compartment.
Gross weight 243.2gm.
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Following the end of World War II, women had achieved a new level of emancipation and confidence: it was now considered acceptable to smoke in public, (previously the preserve of men), and to wear cosmetics, even to be seen in public applying makeup. After the years of deprivation, this post-war era excited a new taste for the glamorous lifestyle. To match these lifestyle changes, the 1920s and 30s saw the finest jewellery houses such as Cartier, Boucheron, Lacloche Frères and Van Cleef & Arpels producing exquisite luxury miniature vanity cases and nécessaires of the highest craftsmanship.
Condition Report
Abrasions visible to surface of some sapphire cabochons. A small dent evident to one of the side of the case.
Otherwise in very good condition.
Lozenge mark and French assay mark visible to underside of lid (above mirror), lipstick and under powder compartment.
Gross weight 243.2gm.
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