Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 31, 2025
LOT 93
CARTIER, REF. WATER BUFFALO, CHINESE GARNITURE DE BUREAU, SILVER GILT AND SOAPSTONE CLOCK
HKD 100,000 - 200,000
EUR 11,500 - 22,900 / CHF 10,700 - 21,400 / USD 12,900 - 25,800
A rare silver-gilt mounted soapstone desk clock with 8-day movement, set on a leather base with silver-gilt inkwells featuring soapstone water buffalo covers and a pen tray with soapstone panels. The soapstone dial is engraved with ‘‘囍’’ (double happiness). Movement by Geneva Clock Co., circa 1920. Base signed Cartier.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier
Model Chinese Garniture De Bureau
Reference Water Buffalo
Year circa 1920s
Movement No. 43 mm., rhodium plated, 15 jewels
Length 390
Caliber Geneva Clock Co
Height 110
Width 165
Signature case and movement