A Cartier desk ornament designed as a jewelled lapis lazuli frame set with a large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the infant Christ over the river. The medal is signed Becker. The medal is unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold and measures 2.3cm in diameter. The frame is of gently arched form and is set with a gold mounted ruby cabochon to each corner. The gilt-metal reverse with a hinged easel stand inscribed CARTIER and numbered 0455.
Dimensions: 6 x 4.7 x 0.85 cm (not including jump ring)
Weight: 61.04 grams