Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 285

Cartier - Gold, Diamond & Lapis Egg-Form Clock Cartier, Paris, the movement by Angelus, Swiss. Made in the 1950's. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, diamond and lapis-lazuli set, egg-form desk clock.

HKD 70,000 - 105,000

USD 9,000 - 13,000 / EUR 6,300 - 10,000

C. Three-body, polished, rope-twist band and hinged strut, domed hinged back, domed crystal. D. Yellow gold, engine-turned with a sunray pattern, applied baguette lapislazuli hour indexes and round white diamond quarter-hour indexes. Rose-cut diamond-set platinum feuille hands. M. 35 mm., rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator, folding winder. Case signed Cartier, Paris, movement signed Angelus. Dim. 60 x 52 mm.


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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

Pieces produced by Cartier in this distinctive egg shape with rope-twist decoration were popularized by the Duchess of Windsor, whose nécessaire du soir in this style was purchased from Cartier in 1948.