An elegant Art Deco vanity compact by Cartier, Paris–Londres–New York, crafted in black enamel with 18kt gold and silver-gilt mounts. The exterior is centred with a carved jadeite plaque, framed by twenty rose-cut diamonds in geometric settings. Two carved jadeite cabochons, each accented with a bezel-set rose-cut diamond, serve as push-buttons for the refined spring-hinged opening mechanism — a signature Cartier innovation of the early 20th century.
Inside, the compact retains compartments for powder and lipstick together with a fitted mirror, showing light age-appropriate blemishes while remaining functional.
Dimensions
Length: 6.6 cm
Width: 4.6 cm (excluding jadeite push-buttons)
Depth: 1.6 cm
Weight: 156 g
Specifications
Maker: Cartier
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s–30s
Origin: France
Hallmarks: Cartier Paris, Londres , New York
Materials: Black enamel, 18kt gold, silver-gilt mounts
Gemstones
1 carved jadeite panel
2 carved jadeite cabochons with bezel-set rose-cut diamonds
20 rose-cut diamonds in geometric settings
Functions
Vanity compact with compartments for powder and lipstick
Fitted mirror
Spring-hinged cover, operated via twin jadeite push-buttons
Condition Report
Pre-owned, good overall condition
Mirror with minor blemishes
Light age-related surface wear
An elegant Art Deco vanity compact by Cartier, Paris–Londres–New York, crafted in black enamel with 18kt gold and silver-gilt mounts. The exterior is centred with a carved jadeite plaque, framed by twenty rose-cut diamonds in geometric settings. Two carved jadeite cabochons, each accented with a bezel-set rose-cut diamond, serve as push-buttons for the refined spring-hinged opening mechanism — a signature Cartier innovation of the early 20th century.
Inside, the compact retains compartments for powder and lipstick together with a fitted mirror, showing light age-appropriate blemishes while remaining functional.
Dimensions
Length: 6.6 cm
Width: 4.6 cm (excluding jadeite push-buttons)
Depth: 1.6 cm
Weight: 156 g
Specifications
Maker: Cartier
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s–30s
Origin: France
Hallmarks: Cartier Paris, Londres , New York
Materials: Black enamel, 18kt gold, silver-gilt mounts
Gemstones
1 carved jadeite panel
2 carved jadeite cabochons with bezel-set rose-cut diamonds
20 rose-cut diamonds in geometric settings
Functions
Vanity compact with compartments for powder and lipstick
Fitted mirror
Spring-hinged cover, operated via twin jadeite push-buttons
Condition Report
Pre-owned, good overall condition
Mirror with minor blemishes
Light age-related surface wear
