Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 312
Cartier, Paris, No. 389, circa 1915 "Pendule chevalet" , 18K yellow gold and enamel, rock crystal, diamond-set eight day going strut clock, in original red leather fitted box.
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
C. Faceted circular rock crystal case and stand, white champleve enamelled gold bezel with Roman numerals and rose-cut diamond-set border, outer azure champleve enamelled gold minute ring. D. Azure Jim que enamel. Diamond-set hands. Frosted and gilt 19 " ' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. Diam. 10Omm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 5-18 |
Poor Spotted |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |
Notes
Literature:
An identical clock is illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier, by Jailer
Barracca, Giampicro Negretti and Franco Nencini, page 62.