Geneva, May 14, 2023
LOT 121
CARTIER/EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO., TRAVEL CLOCK, MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIAL, GOLD
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 3,100 - 5,100 / USD 3,400 - 5,700 / HKD 26,600 - 44,200
Sold: CHF 10,000
An extremely fine and rare, Art Deco, manual wind, 18k yellow gold and enamel travel clock with mother-of-pearl dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier/ European Watch & Clock Co., Switzerland
Year circa 1930's
Case No. 4527/2551/0864/2562
Caliber 15 jewels
Dimensions 64 x 42 x 15 mm. (closed)
Signature Case, dial and movement (European Watch & Clock Co.)signed
Notes
Often found in sterling silver, small travels clocks made in 18k yellow gold are amongst the rarest versions. With its movement and case signed European Watch & Clock Co., this example has a wonderfully decorated case inlaid with black enamel and has a wonderful mother-of-pearl dial free from any damages.
Provenance
Property of a British collector