The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 368
"Pendule de bureau", 18K yellow gold, eight day going, keyless table cock Paris, 1939
CHF 35,000 - 40,000
USD 28,000 - 32,000
Rectangular gold case with ribbed decoration, polished bezel and base, the matted silver dial with Roman numerals, diamond inlaid hotu divisions and rose-cut diainond-set bands. Rhodium plated 18"' European watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, two barrel with differential winding, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 13 x 10 x 6 cm. Accompanied by original leather fitted box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2368.
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Literature:
A similar watch is illustrated in Made by Cartier, by
Franco Cologni and Ettore Mocchetti, page 156.