Smoking set
Manufacturer
Cartier
Manufacturer
Limoges
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1930
MediumSilver | Porcelain | Stones
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 6 1/2 in. (5.1 x 16.5 cm)
InscribedEach silver piece marked: "Cartier/Made in France"; porcelain marked: "Paris Limoges made in France/ J P T"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number86.107
DescriptionSmoking set consisting of round silver tray with fluted edge, and two applied handles of green jade terminating in tourmalines. The tray is fitted with four silver holders for cigarettes, matches and ashtrays. One ashtray is missing and one was damaged and has been repaired. The cigarette holder is triangular and set with two tourmalines on each one. The ashtrays are porcelain and decorated in the Chinese taste with flowers. They are rectangular and come to a point at each end. Match holders are fixed to the side of each cigarette holder.
