CARTIER ART DECO GOLD, TORTOISESHELL AND SUEDE CLUTCH BAG, CIRCA 1935

Rectangular outline in black suede, with a 18K gold clasp surmounted by a square pyramidal blond tortoiseshell. The clasp opens with a « swing » movement, by moving it first to one side then to the other side. Black leather mirror inside. signed on the inside ‘Cartier Made in France’ and numbered 3236 maker’s mark Paul Pillard French assay mark Eagle’s head for 18K gold dimensions: 23 x 16 cm In original fitted Cartier case. With expertise N° BC2007-3 by O. Bachet and A. Cartier This clutch bag was made by the Pillard workshop, located in the second arrondissement, one of the traditional goldsmith’s production districts in Paris. Provenance: Private collection, France