The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 172
"Montre de sac à volets", 18K yellow gold, keyless purse watch with spring loaded sliding shutters New York, 1929
CHF 10,000 - 11,000
USD 8,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
Gold rectangular engine-turned case in a striped pattern, gold thumb bars and sliding shutters revealing the silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 9 1/2'" European watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 47 x 29 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2172.
