Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 105
Cartier Paris, No. 2890, circa 1930. Very fine and rare, small, "Pendule Ecran" silver gilt and 18K gold, lacquer, mother-of-pearl and onyx Art- Deco eight day going table clock.
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
Sold: CHF 67,850
C. Designed as a vertical pane flanked by two rows of coral lacquered cylinders and mounted between two arches on a rectangular onyx base with black lacquered frame, the black lacquered band with lateral mother-of-pearl plaque. D. Made from a Chinese 19th century lacquered panel with inlaid mother-of-pearl marquetry of Chinese warriors. Applied diamond set chapter ring with Roman numerals. Diamond-set hands. M. 18"' , rhodium plated European Watch and Clock Co. 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the base. hi very good condition, accompanied by a later original fitted box and a certificate of authenticity. Dim. 150 x 116 x 83 mm.
