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Dress Clip

1935-1940 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The vibrant colours of hardstones remained an important aspect of Art Deco jewellery through the 1930s. The simple form and striking colour contrast of this Cartier clip combine to create a piece of elegant minimalism echoing the restrained lines of contemporary architectural detailing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise
Brief description
Dress clip, of gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise, Cartier, Paris, 1935-40.
Physical description
Dress clip, of gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5cm
  • Width: 1.5cm
  • Depth: 1.25cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Cartier Paris' (Engraved on outside of hinged back)
  • French eagle's head assay mark for gold and lozenge mark for workshop (Struck on outside of hinged back)
  • 04027 (Serial number struck on inside of hinged back.)
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Summary
The vibrant colours of hardstones remained an important aspect of Art Deco jewellery through the 1930s. The simple form and striking colour contrast of this Cartier clip combine to create a piece of elegant minimalism echoing the restrained lines of contemporary architectural detailing.
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.269-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 224 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.184-2007

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Record createdApril 24, 2008
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