Cartier

A masterwork of elegance and ingenuity, this exquisite brooch watch with pearl tassels from the Maison Cartier stands as a rare testament to the golden age of Art Deco. Created circa 1929, the piece exemplifies Cartier’s revolutionary spirit during a period when the house redefined modern jewellery by uniting abstract geometry, daring colour combinations, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Crafted in gold and platinum and adorned with onyx, pearls and diamonds, this brooch watch encapsulates the quintessence of the Cartier art de vivre, where poetry meets practicality and artistry transforms the everyday into extraordinary. The integration of timekeeping within a jewel, subtly and elegantly concealed is a true celebration of both form and function, embodying the Maison’s enduring pursuit of aesthetic and technical innovation.

The late 1920s mark a pivotal era for Cartier, with Jeanne Toussaint, affectionately dubbed La Panthère, beginning her ascent to artistic leadership. Her daring creativity would leave a lasting imprint on the Maison’s style: sensual volumes, fluid movement, and a palette that saw gold as a colour in its own right. This period witnessed the emergence of Cartier’s most iconic motifs and the refinement of its most poetic expressions in design. This exceptional brooch watch, a precious object of wearable art, reflects the sophistication and femininity of its time and remains an enduring emblem of Cartier’s legacy. Both a jewel and a timepiece, it is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of horological history that embodies the Maison’s avant-garde vision and impeccable savoir-faire.