Cartier Godron Silver a brand with rich American

a brand with rich American heritage and associated Hollywood fame

Leaf hands and a chemin de fer minute track

this beautifully shaped example of Heliotrope has a little more character than classic Bloodstone (opaque green Jasper with red inclusions of Hematite)

The hinged lid is sprung and remains satisfyingly solid

As well as being my favourite semi-precious gemstone

Cartier Godron Silver a brand with rich AmericanA c. 2001 platinum finish Cartier Godron butane lighter The esteemed French marques lighters grew increasingly popular in the 1980s, presenting themselves as true rivals to S. T. Duponts Ligne 2 and Dunhills Rollagas Most akin to Caran dAche lighters of a similar vintage, the Godron finish Cartier was considered by many the height of tobacciana sophistication and elegance This fine example is presented in wonderful cosmetic condition with few light