The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
"Pendule de table", nephrite jade, black and coral lacquered, eight day going desk dock 1930
Black lacquered framed nephrite case with coral red corners, black lacquered rectangular base topped with a nephrite plaque with bevelled border, the mother-of-pearl dial with Roman numerals and centered with an octagonal decoration," modern" silver hands with black champlevé enamelled borders. Rhodium plated, 23"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperature and one position, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 15.5 x 13 x 7 cm. Accompanied by original fitted leather box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2129.
