Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 151

Cartier Art Deco Style Cloc k Limited Edition Must de Cartier, No. 319/500. Made circa 1990. Fine, gilt-brass and black lacquer quartz desk clock with alarm, made in the style of the Art Deco clocks. To be sold without reserve

HKD 6,000 - 8,000

USD 800 - 1,000 / EUR 600 - 850

Sold: HKD 6,000

C. Rectangular, polished with inlaid black lacquer in a zebraskin design, back with 4 screws and black cabochon-set buttons for the hand and alarm-setting, hinged handle and block feet. D. Matte white, radial black Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, inner minute track. Luminous gilt sword hands. M. With quartz standardization. Case and dial signed. Dim: 104 x 88 x 22.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very 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.