Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 515
Cartier, France, cir ca 1930. Very fine 18K gold, silver and enamel, small keyless Art-Deco purse watch, in original fitted box.
CHF 2,000 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 2,300
C. Two piece, silver engine-turned and black enamelled gold, rectangular with rounded corners, the spring loaded watch sliding into the case. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued-steel "batons" hands. M. Later rectangular 4,5"', rhoclium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 34 x 18 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 18-35 |
Spotted To be restored |
Movement: 9 |
Scratched |
Dial: 18-52 |
Spotted Reprinted by the manufacture |
Notes
The movement of this watch was changed by Cartier in the
1950's and at the same time, the dial was renewed.