39,100 CHF
"Pendule Egyptienne", 18K gold, mother-of-pearl and coral, diamond-set eight day going "Egyptian" table dock Paris, 1939 Mother-of-pearl marquetery overlaid case designed as a pylon, the tilted front panel fitted with an antique bronze figure of the Egyptian deity Maat set on a coral base enhanced by a wavy line of diamonds; the dial, below, with applied coral indexes, diamond-set bands centered with a coral bead and applied initiais SR on the back of the base. Circular, full plate brass frosted and gilt movement with going barrel, gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 20 cm. high. Accompanied by fitted leather travelling box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2393.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-11-19
