Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box 1990s

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Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box, circa 1990s
A refined and rare vintage stationery … Read more Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box, circa 1990s
A refined and rare vintage stationery set by Cartier, featuring the iconic Cartier Tank Watch motif. Dating to the late 20th century, this elegant desk accessory reflects the Maison’s timeless aesthetic and dedication to luxury design.
The set comprises ten embossed cards and ten matching envelopes, each finely printed on quality cardstock with the signature Tank watch medallion in subtle black and blue detailing. The envelopes are also embossed with Cartier branding, underscoring the exclusivity and craftsmanship of the ensemble.
Presented in its original red Cartier box, this complete set is both a functional correspondence accessory and a highly collectible object—ideal for collectors of Cartier ephemera or refined desktop décor.
Set Includes:
10 Cards & 10 Envelopes (complete)
Dimensions:
Cards: 4 5/8" × 6 1/4"
Envelopes: 6 3/4" W × 4 7/8" H
Box: 5.5" × 7.25" × 1.25"
Origin: Paris, France
Period: Circa 1990s
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition; presented in original box
A sophisticated and collectible Cartier accessory—capturing the elegance of the House’s most iconic design.About: the Tank Watch
The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier, who designed it after the tanks of WWI battlefields. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon, this symbol of understated elegance has since captivated the world's most astute minds.
The Tank watch immediately resonated with the aesthetes of its generation from the moment of its creation in 1917. It became the watch of the artistic and cultural avant-gardes who appreciated both the purity of its line and its creativity, as well as its way of reinventing itself through new interpretations.
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the legendary French jeweler, although it was his three grandsons, Jacques, Louis and Pierre, who were responsible for launching the brand name worldwide. Indeed, so successful were they that we can read across from the story of Cartier to the wider history of the twentieth century: a Panther clip brooch bought by Wallis Simpson in 1949; the now-infamous Ruby Suite presented to Elizabeth Taylor by her third husband, Mike Todd, in 1957. The Art of Cartier offers a comprehensive selection of the finest jewels that Cartier has repurchased over the years, in an attempt to assemble a representative collection of the Maison’s production and to show the evolution of its style during the first half of the twentieth century. The items on exhibit range from the great tiaras in the so-called “garland” style of the early twentieth century to Art Deco jewels and others inspired by exotic places (including the famous Tutti Frutti bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and 1940s and one-off commissions for leading personalities of the century such as Coco Chanel, María Félix and Grace Kelly. This sumptuous catalog includes color photographs and introduces us to one of the world’s finest jewelry collections, allowing us to appreciate the creativity and mastery of Cartier’s designers and artist-jewelers over the course of more than 100 years. See less