Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 598
CARTIER ?TRIPTYQUE? Cartier, Breveté, No. 9217, ?Pendulette en cadran deployant?. Made circa 1928. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless purse watch/desk clock with concealed triptyque dial.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Gold rectangular with black champlevé enameled Art Deco line decoration and engine-turned in a striped pattern, the front with two hinged shutters, opening via a slide in the back of the case to reveal the three section Roman chapter ring, the pediment overlaid with black champleve enamel, beaded winding crown, the base with swivel gold stand. D. Matte silver with champleve blue enamel radial Roman numerals, inner minute divisions. Blued steel poire hands. M. 8 ½???, by Majestic Watch Co., rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered, movement signed Majestic Watch Co. Dim. 42 x 26 x 11 mm. Property of an Italian collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |