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Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier
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Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

1920 - 1940
For Sale by AC Silver
Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 9 carat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables collection.

This exceptional vintage 9 carat yellow gold compact has a circular form.

The surface of this Cartier compact is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration.

The centre of the cover is ornamented with an applied claw set cluster design, comprised of an impressive 0.06ct round faceted ruby to the centre encompassed with eight Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.24ct.

The hinged cover secures with a push fit catch.

This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and powder compartment; this compact retains the original powder puff.

The interior rim of the case bears the renowned maker's/retailer's signature 'Cartier, London' and registration number '2389'.

A vintage Cartier compact has timeless sophistication and is an exceptional gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries or distinguished achievements. This is a refined heirloom for those who treasure Cartier's enduring elegance.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Condition

This vintage compact is a superior gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

The mirror is in perfect condition.

The impressive ruby displays fine colour and brilliance, and the diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

Full hallmarks struck to the interior rim of the base are clear in keeping with age and use.

The Cartier signature to the rim of the cover is clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this vintage Cartier compact in gold.

Ruby Quality

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.06 carat

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Old European

Content 0.24 carat

Number of Diamonds

8

Dimensions

Diameter 6.2cm/2.44'

Diameter of setting 8.96mm/0.35'

Height 1.61cm/0.64'

Weight

74.10 grams (including mirror and excluding powder)

Date: Circa 1945

Maker: Cartier

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.6cm (0.63")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Cartier Gold Powder Compact to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160648
Dealers Internal Reference
C9228
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.
24 carat diamond and 9 carat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables collection.
AC Silver

This exceptional vintage 9 carat yellow gold compact has a circular form.

fig 1. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 1. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

The surface of this Cartier compact is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration.

The centre of the cover is ornamented with an applied claw set cluster design, comprised of an impressive 0.06ct round faceted ruby to the centre encompassed with eight Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.24ct.

fig 2. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 2. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

The hinged cover secures with a push fit catch.

This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and powder compartment; this compact retains the original powder puff.

The interior rim of the case bears the renowned maker's/retailer's signature 'Cartier, London' and registration number '2389'.

fig 3. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 3. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

A vintage Cartier compact has timeless sophistication and is an exceptional gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries or distinguished achievements. This is a refined heirloom for those who treasure Cartier's enduring elegance.

fig 4. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 4. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Condition

This vintage compact is a superior gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

fig 5. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 5. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

The mirror is in perfect condition.

The impressive ruby displays fine colour and brilliance, and the diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

Full hallmarks struck to the interior rim of the base are clear in keeping with age and use.

fig 6. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 6. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

The Cartier signature to the rim of the cover is clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this vintage Cartier compact in gold.

Ruby Quality

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.06 carat

fig 7. A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
fig 7. Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/mirror Compact by Cartier

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Old European

Content 0.24 carat

Number of Diamonds

8

Dimensions

Diameter 6.2cm/2.44'

Diameter of setting 8.96mm/0.35'

Height 1.61cm/0.64'

Weight

74.10 grams (including mirror and excluding powder)

Date: Circa 1945

Maker: Cartier

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Height
1.6cm (0.63")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Cartier Gold Powder Compact to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160648
Dealers Internal Ref
C9228
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A circular 9ct yellow gold powder compact featuring an engine-turned swirling pattern and a central ruby and diamond cluster.
Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier
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During the mid-20th century, luxury jewellery houses produced solid gold powder compacts as portable vanity accessories for women. These items were designed to hold loose or pressed face powder and often featured intricate engine-turned engraving and precious gemstone embellishments.

High-end compact mirrors were commonly constructed from precious metals such as 9ct or 18ct yellow gold, sterling silver, and platinum. Decorative details frequently incorporated guilloche enamel, hand engraving, and precious gemstones including rubies, diamonds, and sapphires.

Authentic gold compacts feature official metal purity hallmarks indicating the gold carat and city of origin. Makers marks or maker signatures, alongside precise mechanical hinges, catches, and guilloche work, help verify authenticity.

A solid gold vanity compact can be displayed on a dressing table, tray, or within a glass curation case alongside other period vanity pieces. It can also function as a functional accessory for special occasions.

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