Bidspirit auction | Cartier Rare 1940 Retro Book

Cartier Rare 1940 Retro Book Piece ”Reflecting Star” WWII US Army Friends Of Soldiers And Sailors Home Front trembler fur clip. 1 3/4”W x 3/4”Depth - Cartier Rare 1940 Retro Book Piece ”Reflecting Star” WWII US Army Friends Of Soldiers And Sailors Home Front trembler fur clip. Signed Cartier, U.S. Pat.2-220-442. A concave star in pink gold plated, centering a cylinder mounted en tremblant, with American flag, stars and stripes enameled in red, white and blue, surmounted by a gold plated medallion depicting an American Eagle surrounded with the legend ”Friends Of Soldiers And Sailors, New York State”. This Cartier brooch was made to promote and assist the war effort during WWII and was provided by the organization of ”Friends Of Soldiers And Sailors”. Book: American Costume Jewelry Vol. 2 by Carla Ginelli Brunialti & Roberto Brunialti pg. 251 From the inventory of the former vintage costume jewelry business, ”Aunt Tink”, ”seller of the collectible, the fun and the unique”, owned by Gail Crockett. 1 3/4”W x 3/4”Depth