The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 32
"Pendulette de voyage à répétition des quarts", silver, enamel and agate small eight day going, quarter repeating carriage dock Circa 1907
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Rectangular silver case with agate face, sides and back door, frarne base, and top panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the base with white champlevé enamelled borders, paillonné garland decoration on the front panel, white enamelled bezel, four silver bun feet and moonstone cabochon-set push piece, the white enamel dial with "Breguet" numerals and blued steel "pear" hands. Gilt brass rectangular movement with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Quarter repeating on gongs with push piece at the top. Measuring approx. 86 x 56 x 47 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2032.
