The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 131
"Pendule de bureau", 18K gold, enamel and nephrite jade, ruby-set eight day going desk-clock Paris, 1920
CHF 7,000 - 8,500
USD 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 10,350
Nephrite, rectangular, designed as a desk dock with pen-rest and white champlevé enamelled gold bezel, ruby-cut cabochons on each corner and bezel, the gold engine-turned chai with Roman mimerais, black enamelled hands. Gilt brass 18"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 11.5 x 8 cm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2131.
