Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 940
CARTIER BLACK ONYX & SAPPHIRE DESK CLOCK Cartier, Paris, No. 102889. Made circa 1919. Fine and rare, square black onyx, gold, sapphire and gilt-brass, 8-day going strut desk clock.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 5,625
Square, black onyx with inset corners and beveled edges, a cabochon sapphire set in gold at each corner, polished yellow gold bezel decorated with two concentric champlevé white enamel lines, gilt-brass clock case with hinged strut. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunray engine-turned center. Blued steel spade hands. 19''', matte gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-07 |
Very good HANDS Replaced |