The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 371
"Montre bracelet de forme Tonneau" platinum, diamond and onyx lady's bracelet watch Circa 1915
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
USD 7,500 - 8,500
Tonneau shaped case with diamond tipped crown, framed with rose-cut diamonds, each end decorated with a rectangular shaped onyx insert joining a diamond-set scroll design, mounted in platinum, the back of the case mounted in yellow gold, attached to an open, flexible bracelet designed from a triple row of navette shaped links set with rose-cut diamonds interspaced with bars of round diamonds, having a black silk and 18K yellow gold deployant clasp, topped with a platinum plaque inset with onyx. Matt silver dial with painted Arabic nmerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 5 1/2"' movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., oval, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancespring. Measuring approx. 15 x 33 mm.; total bracelet approx. 15.5 cm. (6.1 in.). Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2371.
