The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 473
"Pendule prisme", 18K yellow gold, keyless eight day going prism table dock Circa 1953
CHF 29,000 - 32,000
USD 24,000 - 26,000
Rectangular gold case engine-turned in a basket work pattern with glazed back, the matted silver horizontal dial with applied gold indexes and polished bands which can only be seen from a certain angle, through a double prism; from the back, the dock seems to be empty. Rhodium plated, 19"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Measuring approx. 75 x 45 x 45 mm. Accompanied by original fitted leather box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2473.
