The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 173
"Pendulette de voyage pliante", 18K yellow gold and silver, eight day going, keyless, folding travelling dock New York, circa 1930
CHF 11,000 - 12,000
USD 9,000 - 10,000
Rectangular case with alternating gold and silver band, the folding cover rotating and sliding on a bail bearing, concealed within the case, engineturned dial with matted Roman chapter ring and gold "cathédrales" hands. Rhodium plated, 18"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, two barrel with differential winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 80 x 55 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2173.
