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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 1992

LOT 170

Cartier, Paris, No. 23110-425474, entered in the Register on the 4 October 1929. Fine and unusual silver and 18 ct. gold Art Deco, keyless "guillotine" purse watch, in original red leather fitted box.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

C. Rectangular, engine-turned with reeded borders, thumb bars and sliding shutters disclosing the dial, black champleve enamelled monogram: "C. B. M.", on the gold shutters. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9. 5"', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 47 mm.


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"Guillotine" is the terra used in the manufacturing records to describe this type of watch.