Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 431
CARTIER PENDULETTE DE VOYAGE A REPETITION Cartier, "Pendulette de voyage à repètition minutes," No. 124511, the movement by the European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare minute-repeating, leather-covered brass desk clock.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 21,000 - 37,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 3,250
Rectangular brass entirely covered by dark green leather, brass inner bezel, the back sliding open, push piece on the side and triangular bow on the top with securing latch. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blue steel Breguet hands. Brass, circular with going barrel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs activated by the push piece at the side.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |