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Set of 6 Signed Cartier Champagne Glasses, Crystal with Black Stem, France 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of six signed Cartier champagne flutes in a gorgeous mix of black and clear crystal
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Crystal

Cartier Caviar Holder
By Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
Raro Porta Caviale Cartier Elegante set di ciotole per caviale con decoro in argento. La ciotola
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1990s Italian Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Caviar Holder
Cartier Caviar Holder
$3,731 Sale Price
20% Off
20thC French Silver Mounted Glass Ice Buckets Champagne Cooler By Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. On the underneath of each piece, the infamous "C" for Cartier is etched into the glass. Its timeless
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20th Century French Other Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Drum Jar
By Cartier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is signed “Cartier” and “Sterling”, confirming its fine craftsmanship and luxurious pedigree. Inside
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1950s American Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cartier Salt Shaker
By Cartier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted sterling silver master salt shaker by Cartier, signed clearly on the
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1940s American Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Nut Plates, Marked
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
Cartier sterling silver nut plates All six stamped "Cartier" Sterling. Some are stamped on the
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Tray
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
A Cartier sterling silver tray. Marked on bottom.   
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling and Wood Nut Cracker
By Cartier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cartier sterling and wood screw nut cracker.
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century Elegant mini ice bucket by Cartier, crafted
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Metal

Cartier Sterling Silver Table Bell with Figural Handle
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed table bell. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With a figural handle in the form of a
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Antique Cartier Sterling Silver Tastevin or Wine Tasting Cup
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver tastevin or wine tasting cup. Made by Old Newbury Crafters for Cartier. In
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca 1970 s
By Cartier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant letter opener by Cartier ca' 1970's. Sterling handle, made in Italy, original box and
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Cartier Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Holder
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed bottle holder. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With scissor action and a
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cartier Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage silver ice tongs. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With two-tined tips
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Martini Cocktail Figural Watering Can Vermouth Dropper
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver vermouth dropper. By Cartier. In sterling silver. In the form of a watering can
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20th Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Set of 6 Steak Knives With Sterling Silver Handles
By Cartier
Located in valatie, NY
Rare Cartier Set of 6 Steak Knives With Sterling Silver Handles and serrated Sheffield, England
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Cartier Sterling Silver Tableware Covered Dish
By Cartier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Cartier sterling silver tableware covered vegetable dish with exterior egg and dart rim design
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes Fully hallmarked. This
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1970s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver

A Sterling Silver Napkin Holder By Cartier Ca 1940 s
By Cartier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual sterling silver napkin holder by Cartier, ca' 1940's in original box. Inscribed "Peter
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris. The case features one compartment designed to hold face powder that also has a mirror. The
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1950s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver, Gold Plate

Midcentury Salad Cutlery in Mahogany Sterling Silver by Cartier, 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury salad cutlery in mahogany and sterling silver by Cartier. Made in France 1960s. Great
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Silver

1986 Art Deco Style Porcelain de Limoges Vase and Vanity Box by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1986 Cartier "La Maison de Louis Cartier" Porcelain Vase and Vanity Box Set. This exquisite
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Porcelain

Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
The elegance and quality of Cartier sterling flatware is evident in the traditional lines of the
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A little salt cellar with lid designed by Cartier. This is a very cute little salt cellar with a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century American solid silver wine bottle holder by Cartier. Of rounded form with pivot
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20th Century American Other Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver

Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 112 pcs
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Marie Louise by Cartier sterling silver flatware set, 112 pieces. This set includes: 12
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Maison Venitienne 48 Pieces New in Boxes
By Cartier, Limoges
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tableware Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Porcelain

Vintage Boxed Cartier Crystal Ice Bucket Sterling Silver-Gilt Tongs 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An elegant vintage Cartier ice bucket, presented in its original fitted box, complete with sterling
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Set of Four Vintage Crystal Champagne Flutes in Original Red Box by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of four vintage crystal champagne flutes in original red box by Cartier, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Crystal

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 8 People
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Coffee Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Porcelain

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne -8 People
By Cartier, Limoges
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tea Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are signed
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Porcelain

Cartier Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker/ Muffineer Paul Revere Reproduction
By Paul Revere, Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sterling silver sugar shaker or muffineer from the 20th century. As marked on the base, it
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20th Century Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Cartier Tea Or Coffee Cups Saucers Panther For Limoges Porcelain, France
By Cartier, Limoges
Located in München, BY
Beautiful set of two Cartier Limoges porcelain cups and saucers in Art Deco style, France 1986
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier Two-Tone Oval Glasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A favorite of both jewelry and fashion lovers, Cartier is always a classic! Circa 1980s, these
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Cartier Panther Rimless Glasses circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rimless glasses feature an 18k gold plated frame with the signature Cartier panther at the front and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs
By Gorham, Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage sugar tongs. By Gorham. In sterling silver. Pattern no. H171. In the form of a wishbone. Marked to the interior with Gorahm's maker's mark / Sterling / H1...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Pasha Inkwell
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice little Cartier Crystal Inkwell. It came with a matching Pasha Pen. It is dated 1989 and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Glass

Cartier Must De Cartier 2416 22x30mm 1999 Papers Service pouch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
glass is brand new, ensuring a clean, clear view of the dial. Key Details: Model: Cartier Must De
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy Dial Manual Wind Vermeil 1981
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
: Mineral glass Strap: Original Cartier burgundy lizard strap Buckle: Cartier-signed, gold-plated
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1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
By Cartier
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
sword-shaped hands Crystal: Original mineral glass Crown: Cartier’s signature blue cabochon stone
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1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Antique Schroth Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Bucket
By Cartier, Schroth Jewelers, Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
their high-qualtiy work and was one of the highly respected supplying silversmiths for Cartier. Simply
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Signed Mid-Century Asprey Co. Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters
By Cartier, Tiffany Co., Asprey International Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine signed English Mid-Century silver wine coasters. By Asprey & Co. In heavy-gauged sterling silver. Each with a thick flat base for receiving a bottle, low curved sid...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Panthere de Cartier Collectible Vintage Perfume Bottle in original Box Art Deco
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Must de Cartier Paris Collectible Vintage Empty Perfume Bottle in Original Box Art Deco Style
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Glass

Cartier Brown Enamel And Gold Plated Easel Back Photo Frame of Oval Form
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Brown Enamel And Gold Plated Easel Back Photo Frame of Oval Form With Semi Precious
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Panthere de Cartier Collectible Vintage Perfume Bottle in original Box Art Deco
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Panthere de Cartier Collectible Vintage Perfume Bottle in original Box Art Deco style. It is
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl
By Cartier, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Chinese Motif Display Case, From Cartier NYC Showroom, Circa 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Chinese Motif Display Case, From Cartier NYC Showroom, Circa 1920s Cartier showroom
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cartier English Georgian Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Tea Set
By Cartier, Richard Comyns
Located in New York, NY
stamp (Cartier), assay stamp (London), and date letters 1971 (coffeepot and sugar) and 1972 (teapot and
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1970s British Georgian Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Glasses 53mm 18KT White Gold 3.0 Ct Diamonds Celebrity Style
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Glasses 53mm 18KT White Gold 3.0 Ct Diamonds Celebrity Style . Diamond: 3.0Ctw Size 53mm
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1970s European Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Crystal Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French luxury design house, Cartier, circa late-20th century, France. Cartier signed. Great piece for
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Cartier Whistle Key Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
signs of being used. The key chain comes in its original Cartier signed felt pouch. Signed 'Cartier' and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Bowl
By Cartier
Located in Lakeville, CT
Striking form on this elegant sterling silver serving bowl made by Cartier. Unusually curvy. Almost
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Bowl
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
made for Cartier by Currier & Roby Hence, and retailed by them in their stores. This piece is a great
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1970s American Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris Silver Cigarette Case with Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Winnetka, IL
An elegant silver cigarette case by Cartier, Paris, from the Art Moderne period. The ribbed case
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Silver, Gold

Cartier La Maison Venitienne Porcelain Tureen Dish
By Cartier
Located in Lahaska, PA
Exquisite porcelain tureen dish, crafted by Cartier for La Maison Venitienne collection, featuring
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier Maison De Venitienne Porcelain Oval Serving Dish
By Cartier
Located in Lahaska, PA
Large porcelain serving dish, crafted by Cartier for Maison de Venitienne collection in lapis color
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Cartier Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage cartier glasses for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Silver and 18k Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage cartier glasses. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 3, are particularly popular. There are many brilliant cut, mixed cut and round cut vintage cartier glasses for sale. Most of our vintage cartier glasses for sale are for men, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Vintage Cartier Glasses?

On average, vintage cartier glasses at 1stDibs sell for $1,475, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $44,089 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.