A SILVER, BLACK ONYX AND CORAL COVERED BOX

CARTIER, CIRCA 1935

Details
A SILVER, BLACK ONYX AND CORAL COVERED BOX
Cartier, circa 1935
Of hexagonal form, the finial composed of an applied silver rectangle with coral decoration and black onyx ring, stamped 014, the box supported by three coral feet decorated with a strapwork design with coral inlay, the gilded interiors stamped 8, the box stamped with French silver poinçons, the bottom's exterior stamped CARTIER
3in. (7.6cm.) high without ring, 7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) diameter; gross weight 27.7oz. (862gr.)
Provenance
Louis Rorimer