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The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier
Mark Jones Antiques
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The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier

1920 - 1940
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A silver and gold mounted notelet case owned by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, by Cartier, hallmarked ‘J.C’ for Cartier, London, 1936, 6oz total, the gold cypher unmarked, in its original red Morocco leather case; with a related letter, hand written in black ink, from Queen Elizabeth II to Norman St John-Stevas…’Dear Norman, I much appreciated your thoughts and sympathy on the death of my mother. We must all be thankful for the encouragement and pleasure she gave to so many during her long life. Elizabeth R’.

Provenance:

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002); the notelet case gifted to her by her husband King George VI on the day and occasion of their Coronation in 1936.

Queen Elizabeth II, from 2002 on the death of her mother.

Norman St John-Stevas, The Lord St John of Fawsley (1929-2012)

British Conservative politician, author and barrister; gifted to him by Queen Elizabeth II…’The Queen Would Like You To Accept This, In Memory Of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_St_John-Stevas.

Thence by descent (and never previously on the market).

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Cartier Silver Notelet Case to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214295
Dealers Internal Reference
MJWOA0080
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Description
A silver and gold mounted notelet case owned by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, by Cartier, hallmarked ‘J.C’ for Cartier, London, 1936, 6oz total, the gold cypher unmarked, in its original red Morocco leather case; with a related letter, hand written in black ink, from Queen Elizabeth II to Norman St John-Stevas…’Dear Norman, I much appreciated your thoughts and sympathy on the death of my mother. We must all be thankful for the encouragement and pleasure she gave to so many during her long life. Elizabeth R’.
fig 1. An engine-turned silver and gold mounted Cartier notelet case presented inside an open red leather fitted box alongside written correspondence.
fig 1. The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier

Provenance:

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Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002); the notelet case gifted to her by her husband King George VI on the day and occasion of their Coronation in 1936.
Mark Jones Antiques

Queen Elizabeth II, from 2002 on the death of her mother.

fig 2. An engine-turned silver and gold mounted Cartier notelet case presented inside an open red leather fitted box alongside written correspondence.
fig 2. The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier

Norman St John-Stevas, The Lord St John of Fawsley (1929-2012)

British Conservative politician, author and barrister; gifted to him by Queen Elizabeth II…’The Queen Would Like You To Accept This, In Memory Of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_St_John-Stevas.

Thence by descent (and never previously on the market).

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Cartier Silver Notelet Case to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214295
Dealers Internal Ref
MJWOA0080
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
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Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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An engine-turned silver and gold mounted Cartier notelet case presented inside an open red leather fitted box alongside written correspondence.
The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier
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A notelet case is a compact, metallic pocket container designed to hold small sheets of paper or memo pads for quick note-taking. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these personal accessories were crafted by luxury jewellers and silversmiths as functional items of personal stationery.

High-end notelet cases were typically manufactured using sterling silver, solid gold, or silver-gilt. They frequently incorporate engine-turned guilloche patterns, enamel embellishments, applied gold cyphers, and silk- or velvet-lined leather presentation boxes.

Authentic Cartier silver items feature clear makers marks, metal purity hallmarks (such as standard sterling silver marks), and signature maker stamps. High-precision engine turning, custom fitted display cases with gold foil logos, and immaculate surface finishing also distinguish genuine pieces.

These decorative objects work well when styled on a executive desk, a brass vanity tray, or an open bookshelf alongside leather-bound books. Positioned within an office setting, they serve as tactile decorative accents that add historical interest to modern work spaces.

Clean silver components using a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth, avoiding aggressive dip solutions that can strip natural oxidisation from engraved recessed areas. Store the piece inside a satin- or velvet-lined case in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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