Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 136
"Pendule Mystérieuse prisme" Cartier, Paris, circa 1970. Fine and rare 18K gold and rock crystal eight-day going mystery desk clock in original leather covered fitted box.
CHF 18,000 - 25,000
EUR 11,300 - 15,800 / USD 14,000 - 19,500
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Rectangular fluted with glazed back, the top part with two rock crystal prisms.D. White, black indexes, painted in mirror image. Gilt baton hands.M. 26.6 mm (12???), rhodium plated, double barrel, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating flat balance spring.Signed on the dial and box, movement signed "Universal Geneva".Dim. 52 x 34 x 34 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The dial can only be seen from a certain angle, from the back the clock appears transparent. It incorporates a special 8-day movement. A similar clock is Illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier, by Jader Bar-racca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, page 186.