Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary First Edition

£45.00

Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary Book 

Author: Hans Nadelhoffer Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1984

A history of the international jewelry firm, tracing its modest beginnings in Paris to its eventual predominance in the world of fashion. Illustrated with 493 photographs, 198 of which are in full color. 

We recommend this book by Hans Nadelhoffer to every jewellery lover. The official jewellery expert for Christie’s auction house in Geneva, Nadelhofer was granted exclusive and complete access to the Cartier archives in the 1980s, allowing him to write the definitive history of the brand. Nadelhoffer spent three years researching the Cartier archives in Paris, London and New York. So predictably, this book covers everything from the company’s development, traced right from its beginnings in Paris to its global success; charming stories about the brand’s most important clients, unique drawings and even photos of pieces that no longer exist.

Nadelhoffer enjoyed archival access that would simply be impossible now and consequently, it’s a great place to discover and develop and overall understanding of the brand. Small warning: the section about makers’ marks isn’t completely accurate!

ISBN: 0500013500: 9780500013502 Used - Hardcover
Condition: Good with dust jacket. Red Cloth Hard Cover with Gold Gilt Titles On Spine and Gold Gilt Whales and Sea Emblem Embossed To Front