Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 150

Cartier Art Deco Style Clock Must de Cartier, No. 01893. Sold on May 18, 1989. Fine, gilt-brass quartz desk clock with alarm, made in the style of the Art Deco clocks. Accompanied by the original fitted Must de Cartier box, Guarantee Certificate and instruction manual. To be sold without reserve

HKD 8,000 - 10,000

USD 1,000 - 1,300 / EUR 850 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 6,000

C. Rectangular, polished with applied red and black geometric motif, top winder to activate the alarm, back with 4 screws and blue cabochon-set buttons for the hand and alarm-setting, hinged handle and block feet. D. Matte silver, black Paris numerals, luminous dots, outer minute track. Luminous black Art Deco Breguet hands. M. With quartz standardization. Case and dial signed. Dim: 101 x 87 x 31 mm


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-6-24

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly chipped
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

In the 1980s Cartier decided to revive the splendor of its finest Art Deco creations with these desk/alarm clocks. Among those re-created were the famous Basculante and Tryptyque clocks. All featured typical Art Deco forms, colors, and materials