Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 124
Cartier, France, No. 8996-10601-011675, circa 1930. Very fine 18 ct. gold, silver and enamel, small keyless Art-Deco purse watch, in original fitted box.
HKD 25,000 - 30,000
USD 3,500 - 3,800
C. Two piece, silver engine-turned and black enamelled god, rectangular with rounded corners, the spring loaded watch sliding into the case. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued steel "bâtons" hands. M. Later rectangular 4 /2"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 34 x 18 mm.
Notes
The movement of this watch was changed by
Cartier in the 1950's and the dial was renewed at
the same time.