Based on the Brothers Grimm German fairy tale, the animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released on December 21, 1937 by Walt Disney Productions. This timeless film is the earliest example of a Disney animated feature and won Walt Disney an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards.
Considered by the United States Library of Congress as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,” Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was selected in 1989 for preservation in the National Film Registry. Among many other prestigious rankings, Disney’s transformation of the fairy tale has also resulted in numerous home video releases, theme park attractions, video games, Broadway musicals and has even inspired fine jewelry designs.
Lot 129 is a rare example of a Snow White charm bracelet by Cartier. Featuring enamel charms depicting Snow White, Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Dopey, Bashful and Sneezy, this 14k gold charm bracelet dates back to 1937. A version of this bracelet was worn by Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian, to the premier of the film at Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles.
Advertised in 1937 with a tag price of $100.00, this Cartier charm bracelet is timeless. The nostalgia, wonder and awe of Disney is captured through the brightly enameled and delightful characters that are universally recognized and loved. This bracelet is an essential addition to a jewelry collector’s trove and cannot help but bring a smile to any admirer’s face.