Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 22
Cartier ? Silver Pendule Mystérieuse Prisme Cartier, Paris, Made circa 1980. Fine and rare, silver and rock crystal eight-day going mystery desk clock. Accompanied by the original Cartier leather covered fitted box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,300 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Rectangular fluted with glazed back, the top part with two rock crystal prisms. D. White with black Roman numerals, painted in mirror image. Black épée hands. M. Rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and dial signed. Dim. 95 x 60 x 57 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 |
Notes
The dial of this clock can only be seen from a certain angle.
From the back, the clock does not appear.