Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 944

CARTIER BLACK ONYX, GOLD & DIAMOND DESK CLOCK Cartier, Paris, No. 713/1212, the movement by the European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., France, No. 166633. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, domed black onyx, gold and enamel, rose-cut diamond-set and gilt-brass, 8-day going strut desk clock.

CHF 7,000 - 12,000

HKD 58,000 - 100,000 / USD 7,500 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 37,500

Rectangular arch-top, black onyx, a rose-cut diamond in platinum "sun" setting at each of the lower corners, gilt- brass clock case with hinged strut. Yellow gold chapter ring with polished radial Roman numerals and rosette half-hour markers on a light blue champlevé enamel ground, outer engraved border, matte silver center with sunray engine-turning. Yellow gold star and fleur-de-lys hands. 19''', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-24-01

Very good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed Cartier, case numbered, movement signed E.W. & C. Co. Inc. France. DIM. 80 x 67.5 mm.