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Cartier Transatlantique R de Cartier Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Cartier Transatlantique R de Cartier Ballpoint Pen offers a harmonious blend of timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories
Cartier 18k Gold C de Cartier Collection keychain
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Cartier 18k Gold C de Cartier Collection keychain
3.5 Length
C Motif dimensions: 1.25 inch by 1.0 Inch
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Early 2000s French Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
Authentic Must de Cartier Ballpoint Pen with Cartier Charm - A100783
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Must de Cartier Ballpoint Pen with Cartier Charm - A100783
Description:
Elevate your
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Cartier Santos-Dumont Brushed metal de metal rollerball pen
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Cartier Santos-Dumont Brushed metal cap, black precious resin composite Roller Ball Pen
Up For
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21st Century and Contemporary German Desk Accessories
Vintage Le Must De Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter
Gold plated
18k Gold
Comes with original Cartier case
In mint exterior and
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Must De Cartier Gold Writing instruments Ballpoint Pen and Mechanical Pencil Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
writing experience. This collection features two pens adorned with the iconic Must de Cartier imprints
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 0.2 in L 5.25 in
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter
Circa 1980s
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must De Cartier Rare Vintage Retro “Trinity” Black Lacquer & Gold Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rare TRINITY
Black Lacquer & 18 K Gold plated lighter
Circa 2000
In fantastic condition
Category
Late 20th Century French Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1989 Must De Cartier Silver Plated Yellow Gold Tip Ballpoint Pen 916988
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Must de Cartier ballpoint pen exudes timeless sophistication with its sleek and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver Plate
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L 5.4 in
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
Cartier “Royking
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
Cream and red color
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
international renown in 1904 with the 'Santos de Cartier', a wristwatch created for the famous Brazilian aviator
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Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained international renown in 1904 with the 'Santos de Cartier', a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 7.88 in
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Originally created as a purse watch, this "Guillotine" purse watch (montre de sac à guillotine) by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel “Panthere“ Spots Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel “Panthere“ Spots Palladium Finish
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Materials
Palladium, Enamel
Rare Vintage Cartier circa 1980 18k Gold and Lacquer “Royking” Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier “Royking” lighter.
Circe 1980
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Panther Marble Blue Lacquer & Gold Plated Fountain Pen 1990 Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous pen by famed designer Cartier. The pen is known as the "Panther de Cartier" and decorated
Category
1990s French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
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L 5.25 in
Cartier Circa 80s Vintage “Trinity” Brown Flame Lacquer 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
de Cartier
All original parts
Serviced
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
de Cartier, pp. 167, 169, 172-3 and 176.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 2.72 in D 1.77 in L 3.07 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, Cartier, Jewelers Extraordinary, London, 1984, pl.18 Barracca, Negretti & Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
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W 1.85 in D 1.57 in L 2.75 in
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier desk timepieces, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, pp. 167, 169
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
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H 4.5 in W 1.28 in L 4.2 in
1960s Cartier Alarm Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier desk alarm clock, the movement by Luxor, Swiss, made circa 1960's, is a gilt-brass and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Inlay with, Red, Blue lacquer, mint condition.
Roy King emblem on top side part of Cartier.
The Lighter
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Abraham Portal Sugar Bowl Dish Spoon Set Solid Yellow Gold circa 1779
Located in Holland, PA
coaster is signed Cartier 18k
Spoon Hallmark/Details: AP (Abraham Portal), Panther Head (London), d (1779
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Yellow Gold
Sotheby's, Objets De Vitrine from the Collection of Mrs. George Keppel, Geneva
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, objects de Vitrine from the collection of Mrs. George Keppel, Geneva 5/11/89. There are
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Box Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.19 in Dm 5.71 in
Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.6 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in
Table Box Art Deco Style Inspired by Louis Cartier Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "Art
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.11 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Square Table Clock Art Deco Inspired by Louis Cartier Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
"Crysler" or the "Empire State".
We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu
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Vintage 1970s Italian Islamic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.19 in W 4.65 in D 4.65 in
Box Black Red Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.26 in W 5.28 in D 4.1 in
Picture Frame Art Deco Chinese influence Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.6 in W 5.75 in D 4.57 in
Picture Frame Red enamel Empire Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art
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Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic Duo Spiral Ring in Solid 18kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
small toys, sculptures and "Objets de Vertu".
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by the designer's
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Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Table Box Octagonal Black Enamel with light Blue Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
"Crysler" or the "Empire State".
We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 3.23 in Dm 6.23 in
Photo Frame Art Deco Style Black and White Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
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H 0.99 in W 6.86 in D 5.28 in
Cigarette Case fired Enamel stripes in Art Deco style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.19 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Nib Fire-Enamel Art Deco Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 5.52 in W 0.44 in D 0.44 in
Cartier, A Royal Presentation Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: An Early 20th Century Royal Presentation Cigarette Case, of rectangular convex fluted form
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
"Cartier, Exceptional Objects" 2 Volumes, 976 Pages
Located in Hong Kong CENTRAL, HK
"Cartier, the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers" according to the famous words of King
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21st Century and Contemporary Vanity Items
Le Must de Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver & Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter C de Cartier Silver and Palladium Finish
Comes with original Cartier case
In mint
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Materials
Palladium, Silver
Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver and Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter C de Cartier Silver and Palladium Finish
Comes with original Cartier case
In mint
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Materials
Palladium, Silver
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Rollerball Pen, Full Set, Excellent Condition
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our stunning and classical vintage Cartier Must De Cartier rollerball pen has a detailed ribbed bi
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1990s Desk Accessories
Cartier Les Must De Cartier 18K Gold-Plated and Enamel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Style: Desk Clock
Metal: Yellow Gold plating
Metal Purity: 18K
Back Stone: Blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
2013 Le Must De Cartier Rare Transatlantic Rivet Motif Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier Lighter
Rare Transatlantic Rivet Motif
Polish metal
2013
In Mint working condition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Vanity Items
Vintage Le Must de Cartier Rare White Lacquer & Gold Horizontal Stripes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Stripes
Le Must De Cartier
Circa 2000
In mint working condition
The lighter sparks, ignites and flames
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier, Very Rare, Candy Pink Lacquer & Gold Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter
Short
Oval
Rare Pink Lacquer
18k Gold plating
Retro
Circa 80s
Paris
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
90s Le Must de Cartier Vintage Silver “Godron” Lighter, Sapphire Cabochon & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier
Vintage Cartier Lighter
Silver and 18K Gold
“Godron” Model
Circa 1990
Blue
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Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage Le Must de Cartier Rare Blue Lacquer & 18k Gold Flower Oriental Pattern
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
oriental pattern
Le Must De Cartier
Circa 2000
In mint working condition
The lighter sparks, ignites and
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Portland, GB
Classic and elegant Must De Cartier Stripe Gold Plated Lighter with original red Cartier pouch
Category
Late 20th Century European Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage French Cartier Stripe Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Portland, GB
Classic and iconic vintage Must De Cartier Stripe Gold Plated Lighter with original red Cartier box
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
CARTIER Paris Black Lacquer & Diamond Compact Box
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
logo in gold colored lettering, which reads: "CARTIER PARIS, La Rue de la Paix, LONDON 175 Bond St
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage Cartier RoyKing 18K Gold & White Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Cartier RoyKing 18K Gold inlay and White Enamel
Circa 70s
White Enamel
18 Gold inlay
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
British Baroque Cartier “RoyKing” Vintage Gold and Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier “Royking” lighter.
Circe 1970
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Rare Cartier Roy King Rollagas Gold and Red lacquer lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy King Rollagas - a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Rare Baroque Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Cream / Red Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
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Vintage 1970s French Baroque Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Red Lacquer Lighter.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
Cartier Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold and Cream Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
Cartier Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Henri Vever Art Nouveau Silver Thistle Cloak Clasp Designed by Ferdinand Erhart
Located in London, GB
life, yet according to Rolende van Strydonck de Burkel, Le Bijou Art Nouveau en Europe, Paris 1998, p
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Strauss Allard et Meyer Paris 1926 Lacquered Art Deco Case .925 Sterling Silver
By Strauss Allard et Meyer
Located in Miami, FL
Vosges, Paris France. Their specialty was Boxes, paper-cutters, lighters and Ojects de Vertu. In 1909
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 2.25 in D 0.75 in L 3.45 in
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Cartier Objet De Vertu For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact cartier objet de vertu you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and gold plate — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 23 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier objet de vertu may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a cartier objet de vertu has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier and Robert Goossens are consistently popular. While most can agree that any cartier objet de vertu from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an agate version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. When shopping for a cartier objet de vertu, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Cartier Objet De Vertu?
On average, a cartier objet de vertu at 1stDibs sells for $1,700, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Questions About Cartier
- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
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