Visit my small gallery of rare items in "My Auctions" by clicking on "View Seller's Other Items" at the top right. CHECK OUT OTHER ITEMS IN "MY AUCTIONS"! Art Nouveau Tumbler Chiseled White Metal Signed Edmond Foret Cartier Iris Decor , see photos . Edmond Foret was one of Cartier's leading designers in the early 20th century, when Paris was the center of the jewelry world and Cartier was at the forefront of innovation in design and craftsmanship. During his tenure at Cartier, Foret was commissioned to create exceptional jewelry for clients that included members of the Russian Court. In the mid-1940s, when Foret began a scandalous and very public affair with Claude Durel, a model for Revillon and a married woman, the company moved Monsieur Foret to its New York office. Madame Durel accompanied him and a decade later they left New York for Buenos Aires. There he independently produced highly unique pieces, capitalizing on the glamour of the post-war 1950s. Foret drew inspiration from Indian and Middle Eastern jewelry. He also made many of the "convertible" pieces that were fashionable in the 1950s. Treated diamonds began to appear in luxury jewelry during this time and Foret exercised his talent for pairing stones to produce unusual color combinations. No design is complete without superb execution and it is Foret's design skills, combined with technical understanding, that have left us with the legacy of a truly gifted artist. Item in good overall condition, minor dents to the base, see photos. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm, Diameter: 6.2 cm. See other items in my auctions. Happy bidding! Buy together and reduce your shipping costs! Subtype:Timbale Style:Art Nouveau Material:White Metal Origin:France Type:Liqueur, Wine Authenticity:Original Period:Art Nouveau Brand:Cartier