MONOGRAMMED POCKET FLASK

Creator(s): Cartier (Firm)

Currently in storage

About this object

The flat rectangular flask is slightly curved. The sides are decorated with fine reeding which is divided into narrow and wide bands. The sides, top and bottom are plain. On the top is a screw cap which is attached to the flask with a long flat piece of gold. The flask is curved forward in the front and inward on the back. There is a small square shield on the front with initials.

Object name:

MONOGRAMMED POCKET FLASK

Made from:

Gold

Made in:

New York, USA

Date made:

1935-1955

Size:

13.8 x 10.8 cm (5 7/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

11.193

Class:

GOLD

Signature marks:

MARK; MONOGRAM on front: MPD; on bottom: Cartier 14K 1/2PT

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973