Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 68
CARTIER/EUROPEAN WATCH CLOCK & CO, MONTRE DE SAC Cartier, Paris, Montre de sac Guillotine, circa 1925. Fine, 18k white and yellow gold, keyless purse watch with spring loaded sliding shutter. Accompanied by a vintage Cartier box.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 46,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
Silver rectangular, engine-turned in an Art Deco striped pattern, sliding shutters, flipping open and closing by depressing the silver thumb bars. Frosted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands 9 1/2''', signed European Watch& Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring..
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |