37,500 CHF
CARTIER BLACK ONYX, GOLD & DIAMOND DESK CLOCK Cartier, Paris, No. 713/1212, the movement by the European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., France, No. 166633. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, domed black onyx, gold and enamel, rose-cut diamond-set and gilt-brass, 8-day going strut desk clock. Rectangular arch-top, black onyx, a rose-cut diamond in platinum "sun" setting at each of the lower corners, gilt- brass clock case with hinged strut. Yellow gold chapter ring with polished radial Roman numerals and rosette half-hour markers on a light blue champlevé enamel ground, outer engraved border, matte silver center with sunray engine-turning. Yellow gold star and fleur-de-lys hands. 19''', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Notes Dial signed Cartier, case numbered, movement signed E.W. & C. Co. Inc. France. DIM. 80 x 67.5 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-09
