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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 354
Piece Unique 8 Day World Time Desk Clock Cartier, France. Made circa 1965. Possibly unique 8 day-going silver and brass world time desk clock.
CHF 35,000 - 55,000
USD 35,000 - 55,000 / EUR 25,000 - 37,000
Sold: CHF 42,000
C. Triangular silver case mounted on a square base housing the movement, polished and ribbed case, brass with radial sunburst pattern. D. White, rotating center cartouche with the world times cities, radial Roman numerals, outer track with minute divisions. Art Deco hands. M. 48 mm, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring. Dial signed. Case and movement numbered (79902, HNA 35) and with Cartier and French hallmarks. Dim. 105 mm x 110 mm x 92 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
According to the consignor this clock was bought at a charity auction organized by Cartier and Franco Cologni in Milan in 1986, at which the firm had donated every lot auctioned. It has remained in the hands of the original owner ever since.