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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 21
?Nephrite Desk Clock? Cartier, No. 801/1515. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, nephrite, yellow gold and enamel desk clock.
CHF 16,000 - 20,000
EUR 10,000 - 13,000 / USD 13,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 16,520
C. Circular, nephrite, inclined edges, yellow gold bezel decorated
with black enamel and stylized leaf pattern, gilt brass back and
hinged strut. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer
minute track, sun-ray guilloche center. Yellow gold pierced graduated
circle hands with arrowhead tips. M. 19???, by E. W. & C.
Co., Inc., France, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration,
15 jewels, straight -line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation
balance with 3 adjustments, blued steel Breguet
balance spring, index regulator.
Dial and movement signed.
Diam. 79 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |