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with Retractable Inner Compartment Matchsafe
This is a Matchsafe. It was made by Cartier. It is dated ca. 1920 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is gold, sapphire. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
					
		
									It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
						
- Cigarette Holder And Box, 1920s
 - platinum, diamonds, and artificial resin.
 - The Carolyn Hsu-Balcer Collection.
 - 73.2016.6
 
- Cigarette Case
 - platinum, baguette-cut diamond clasp.
 - Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. CC 50 A31.
 - 86.2016.6
 
- Pair Of Dress Clips/Brooch, 1920s
 - diamonds, pearls, sapphires, platinum.
 - Neil Lane Collection.
 - 59.2016.18a,b
 
Its dimensions are
Overall: 4.5 x 3.6 x 1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 5/8 in.)
It has the following markings
French hallmarks stamped on reverse exterior, near straight edge; French hallmarks also stamped on retractable striker, seen when opened; also stamped on striker when opened is "Cartier, Paris-London".
Cite this object as
with Retractable Inner Compartment Matchsafe; Made by Cartier (France); France; gold, sapphire; Overall: 4.5 x 3.6 x 1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 5/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-469-a,b