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Brisbane Cartier: Making Sparks Fly — Though tobacco has been around for thousands of years,
The firm’s clients included everyone from Edward, Prince of
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consumption underwent a rapid transformation in the early
Wales, to Hollywood film stars, and Indian Maharajas. The
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twentieth century; the age of the cigarette had begun.
eternally stylish Jackie Onassis’ favoured gold cigarette lighter
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Smoking became so popular that in the mid-1900s, around
created by S.T Dupont, Paris, was auctioned at Sotheby’s in
half of the population of industrialised countries were
1996 for an enormous sum, with bidders desperate to acquire
lighting up, with much higher numbers in some countries
such a personal item from the former First Lady.
ABOVE & BELOW: A Collection of
Lighters by Cartier (3 of 32) $4,000 – 6,000
like the UK.
Whilst smoking is, quite rightly, no longer held in the
Cartier, always setting the tone for elegance and style,
same regard - the accompanying objects remain eminently
embraced the trend and provided the world with a variety
collectable works of art, beautiful in their own right.
of tobacco accoutrements. The unsurpassed craftsmanship, materials, and designs, elevated Cartier lighters beyond their function to coveted status symbols and objects of luxury. Similarly, Cartier cigarette cases became some of the most extravagant accessories and iconic symbols of the era. Cartier cigarette lighters and cases from the 1930s and 40s
At Leonard Joel, we are pleased to offer a private collection of Cartier pieces consigned here in Queensland, including a wonderful assortment of gold, silver, and enamel cigarette lighters, to be presented within our Luxury Auction on 5 April. TROY MCKENZIE / Queensland Representative Specialist
were sleek and glamorous, crafted from gold and silver, and often adorned with gems and brightly coloured enamel, showcasing levels of skill and artistry that rivalled even Fabergé.
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