The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 370
"Montre bracelet de forme baignoire à attaches dents de loup" platinum, diamond and onyx lady's wristwatch Paris, 1914
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
USD 20,000 - 25,000
Oval shaped case framed with round diamonds flanked on each sicle with three triangular shaped onyx inserts that alternate with diamond-set triangles, having a diamond tipped crown, mounted in platinum, joined by yellow gold to a black velvet band with 18K yellow gold deployant clasp topped with an onyx and diamond, platinum plaque. Matt silver dial with painted radial Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 5 1/2'" movement, signed Cartier, Paris, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Measuring approx. 29 x 21 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2370.
