The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 35
"Montre pendentif type Boule de Genève", 18K gold and enamel, keyless diamond-set pendant watch with matching neck chain Circa 1907
CHF 17,000 - 19,000
USD 14,000 - 16,000
Spherical case entirely decorated with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with roseeut diamond-set bezel, ring and applied platinum floral decoration, the silver engine-turned dial with Arabie numerals and blued steel "spade" hands. Long neck chain designed from alternating circular and elongated oval-shaped plaques, each centering an applied rose-cut diamond accent, interspaced with a cylindrer, all decorated with white enamel and blue guilloché enamel, and connected by a natural seed pearl. Frosted and gilt 8"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring; wound by means of the revolving bezel. Measuring approx. 24 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2035.
