Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

A diamond set panther pendant on chain, by Cartier, modelled as a prowling panther, pavé set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to plain suspensory loop, mounted in yellow gold, signed ‘Cartier’ and numbered ‘772826’, on a facetted belcher-link chain, clasp signed ‘Cartier’, stamped ‘750’ and numbered ‘FYF767’, pendant width 33mm, chain length 45cm. £2,600-£3,600

A symbol of elegance and power, the ‘panthère’ has been a recurring motif used by Cartier throughout the 20th century. It was first introduced to Cartier’s repertoire in 1914 by the firm’s visionary designer Jean Toussaint.