The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 17
"Cantine de voiture", 18I( yellow gold and mahogany, motorist nécessaire with built-in eight day going dock New York, circa 1917
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000
Mahogany rectangular shaped with wooden rolling shutter, the base inlaid with gold stringing and fitted with the dock; it contains three crystal scent bottles engraved with a floral decoration and closed by a double gold engine-turned cap, a notebook with a matching gold pencil set with a sapphire cabochon, two jeweled purses and a tortoise shell framed mirror with matching comb, the silver dock dial with Roman numerals and rose-cut diamond-set hands. Gilt brass 18"', movement, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 14 x 25 x 11.5 cm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2017.
