Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 10
Desk Alarm Clock Cartier, No. 2180, circa 1928. Very fine and rare jade, enamel, coral and diamond desk alarm clock.
USD 9,000 - 13,000
EUR 7,000 - 10,000 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: USD 32,400
C. Square, jade, blue enamel chapter ring composed of applied gold Roman numerals, applied triangular coral and two applied diamonds at the tip of each indexes, brass folding stand. D. Black lacquer with abalone shell marquetry inlay depicting a Japanese woman in a garden. Single-cut diamond-set hands, third hand for alarm indication. M. 53 mm., 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case signed, numbered on case and movement. Dim. 95 mm, square.
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Case: 2-6 |
Very good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
