
Cartier Lighter Vintage Silver Mosaic Super Mint Condition
The edit · Curiosities
A used curiosity in silver. Curiosities are the pieces that do not fit a category, which is exactly why they are worth having. A story, a stamp or an original label turns a curiosity into a collectible.
The jeweller of kings, and the king of jewellers.
Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier. The maison defined the wristwatch with the Santos in 1904 and the Tank in 1917, and its gold vermeil Must de Cartier line of the 1970s and 1980s made the brand a fashion statement.
Cartier watches are collected as much for the case as the movement. The Tank, Santos and Pasha hold value exceptionally well, and the Must de Cartier era is enjoying a full revival with a new generation of collectors.
What to look for
Look for the signature, the hand-stamped dial and the serial. Vermeil, gold over sterling silver, should show its .925 marks, and the burgundy dials of the Must era are the most sought after.
Provenance beats condition here. A story, a stamp, or an original label turns a curiosity into a collectible.
How to place it
Display them one per shelf and let them carry the room. Provenance beats condition here.
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