Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 121
Cartier, France, No. 14215, circa 1900. Very rare and fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set hunting cased, keyless miniature fob-watch.
CHF 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C.Four body, "demi-bassine", cover and back in blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centered with a fine diamond set rosette, white pellets on the border. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. gilt brass, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 18,5mm.
Notes
This watch appears to be the smallest existing fob-watch
ever made by Cartier.