22nd Mar, 2024 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
87
Cartier.
An 18ct gold box, of rectangular form, the body decorated with stylised hexagonal tesserae in vari-coloured gold, the push-piece to open the box is crafted from a cushion shape ruby, measuring 5.5 by 5.0mm, which when pressed, allows the hinged cover to be opened, the interior flange signed, 'Cartier' and 'Designed by...R. Emmerson', with serial number 7333, full hallmarks struck to the interior of the base, with corresponding part marks struck to the interior of the hinged cover, sponsor's mark, 'JC', Jacques-Théodule Cartier, for Cartier Ltd., standard mark for 18 carat gold, London 1957, length 8.2cm, width 6cm, height 1.6cm, weight 154.17g/4.956ozt approx, ensuite with the original Cartier red coloured and gilt tooled leather, and pale yellow velvet lined, fitted presentation case, the interior of the lid printed in gold lettering:
CARTIER
LONDON 175 NEW BOND ST
PARIS 13 RUE DE LA PAIX
NEW YORK 653 5th AVENUE
Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom
Note:
Rupert Emmerson was the designer of the extremely popular "Crash Watch" in 1966. After training at the Chiswick Art School, he worked on insignia and medals for De Gaulle's Victory parade through the streets of Paris in 1944, following the Liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. His work is exhibited at the British Museum and he is credited as being one of the designers responsible for lifting Cartier London to become one of the most important London jewellery enterprises.
According to the British Museum: "The gem-set work (on gold boxes) was done by Cartier's in house workshop known as English Art Works. They are masterpieces of craftmanship in gold working, enamelling and the cutting and setting of gems and hardstones."
References:
www.britishmuseum.org. (n.d.). cigarette-case; box; jewellery-case | British Museum. [online] Available at: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1969-0705-42 [Accessed 21 Feb. 2024].
Francesca Cartier Brickell (2021). The Cartiers : the untold story of the family behind the jewelry empire. New York: Ballantine Books.
Sold for £8,000
Cartier.
An 18ct gold box, of rectangular form, the body decorated with stylised hexagonal tesserae in vari-coloured gold, the push-piece to open the box is crafted from a cushion shape ruby, measuring 5.5 by 5.0mm, which when pressed, allows the hinged cover to be opened, the interior flange signed, 'Cartier' and 'Designed by...R. Emmerson', with serial number 7333, full hallmarks struck to the interior of the base, with corresponding part marks struck to the interior of the hinged cover, sponsor's mark, 'JC', Jacques-Théodule Cartier, for Cartier Ltd., standard mark for 18 carat gold, London 1957, length 8.2cm, width 6cm, height 1.6cm, weight 154.17g/4.956ozt approx, ensuite with the original Cartier red coloured and gilt tooled leather, and pale yellow velvet lined, fitted presentation case, the interior of the lid printed in gold lettering:
CARTIER
LONDON 175 NEW BOND ST
PARIS 13 RUE DE LA PAIX
NEW YORK 653 5th AVENUE
Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom
Note:
Rupert Emmerson was the designer of the extremely popular "Crash Watch" in 1966. After training at the Chiswick Art School, he worked on insignia and medals for De Gaulle's Victory parade through the streets of Paris in 1944, following the Liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. His work is exhibited at the British Museum and he is credited as being one of the designers responsible for lifting Cartier London to become one of the most important London jewellery enterprises.
According to the British Museum: "The gem-set work (on gold boxes) was done by Cartier's in house workshop known as English Art Works. They are masterpieces of craftmanship in gold working, enamelling and the cutting and setting of gems and hardstones."
References:
www.britishmuseum.org. (n.d.). cigarette-case; box; jewellery-case | British Museum. [online] Available at: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1969-0705-42 [Accessed 21 Feb. 2024].
Francesca Cartier Brickell (2021). The Cartiers : the untold story of the family behind the jewelry empire. New York: Ballantine Books.
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 22nd Mar, 2024
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