Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 10, 2010
LOT 2
Cartier Art Deco purse watch Cartier, France, No. 10538. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, sterling silver, 18K yellow gold and black enamel, small keyless Art Deco purse watch.
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 800 - 1,200 / CHF 1,100 - 1,700
Sold: USD 1,200
C. Four-body, silver engine-turned and black enameled gold, rectangular with rounded corners, the spring-loaded watch sliding into the case. D. Matted silver with painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Blued-steel baton hands. M. Cal. 4,5''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 34 x 18 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |