Cartier Ice Bucket
View Similar Items
Cartier Ice Bucket
About the Item
Cartier
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.
- Cartier Crystal Ice BucketBy CartierLocated in Lambertville, NJSubstantial and attractive french crystal ice bucket square shape and chrome/steel handle from French luxury design house, Cartier, circa late-20th centur...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
MaterialsCrystal, Silver Plate
- Modern Baccarat Moulin Rouge Harcourt Crystal Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket VaseBy BaccaratLocated in Roslyn, NYA wonderful modern Baccarat Moulin rouge Harcourt crystal champagne cooler / ice bucket that can also be used as a vase with or without the removable b...Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
MaterialsCrystal, Bronze
- Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice BucketBy Egg DesignsLocated in Bothas Hill, KZNThis modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
MaterialsBrass
- Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne CoolerLocated in Barcelona, ESSpanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket Kitchen Pot Cauldron in Cast Iron Popular cast iron cauldron with hand-painted details. From Galicia at the nor...Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Barware
MaterialsIron
- Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket UrnBy James MontLocated in Lambertville, NJMidcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote. Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...Category
Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
MaterialsMetal
- Blue Brown Ceramics Tura Ice Bucket Pitcher French Italian Laborne Quimper VaseBy La Borne Potters, Aldo TuraLocated in New York, NYBlue brown ceramics brass ice bucket pitcher French Italian LaBorne Quimper vase Set of six brown and blue decorative objects. Three are by Odetta Quimper from 1930s and 1940s, One is La Borne One blue with brass parchment ice bucket (Aldo Tura attr.), One brown with brass parchment carafe (Aldo Tura Attr.) Blue and grey ceramic covered box: 3.5 inches wide, 4 inches high La Borne vase: 7.5 inches high, 4 inches wide at base, 2.5 inches wide at top Odetta Quimper small round vase...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsBrass
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
The 14 Most Iconic Watches for Women
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.