Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 102
Cartier Paris, Londres, circa 1910. Fine "Pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", silver, enamel and amethyst miniature, eight day going, minute repeating carriage clock in original fitted box.
CHF 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Rectangular silver with white champleve enamelled borders and bezel, entirely decorated with a translucent purple enamel over engine-turning, rectangular base of grey translucent enamel over engine-turning with white champleve enamelled borders and amethyst cabochon set push piece on the top applied with a rose-cut diamond set monogram. D. White enamel with the letters: B.O.N. S.O.U.H.A.I.T.S. (Good wishes) in place of numerals. Pierced gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular "Nocturne" with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with push piece at the top. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 76 x 60 x 51 mm.
