The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 44
"Pendulette baromètre chevalet", silver gilt, enamel and Morocco covered strut dock Paris, 1907
CHF 14,500 - 17,000
USD 12,000 - 14,000
Rectangular, black Morocco covered case, chased silver gilt framed front panel, entirely decorated with translucent enamel over engine-turning, the light blue border with white champlevé enamel edge stringings and paillonné foliage decoration, white enamelled gold bezels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring and gold "fleurs de lys" bands, white enamel subsidiary barometer dial with gold arrow hand. Rhodium plated, 19"', movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Measuring approx. 80 x 35 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2044.
