Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 945

CARTIER ROCK CRYSTAL "PENDULE CHEVALET" Cartier, France, "Pendule chevalet", No. 6253/1187. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, rock crystal, chrome and silver-gilt, 8-day going strut clock with rose cut diamond-set hands and special dial.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 83,000 - 125,000 / USD 10,500 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 31,250

Arch-top rock crystal with yellow gold-mounted cabochon gem accents and rock crystal hinged strut, silver-gilt bezel, chrome case and back. Matte silver with the words "LOVE FROM LULU" in place of numerals, outer minute divisions. Rose-cut diamond- set hands, the center set with a cabochon gem. 19"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 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: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and case signed, case numbered. DIM. 97 x 80 mm. A small and chic plain silver timepiece with simple, clean lines and clever construction so that the case is made from only two pieces of silver. Fully numbered throughout and with the original Cartier fitted case and key.