Manual movement, cream colored dial with roman numerals, tonneau shaped gold case, retrofitted exotic skin band, gold fold over clasp

Metal: 18k yellow gold
Size/Dimensions: 17.1 cm, case 21 x 28 mm
Signature: Cartier Bueche-Girod to dial, Bueche-Girod to case back and movement, Cartier to clasp
Marks: .750, 18k, SWITZERLAND, Swiss gold marks, clasp numbered
Gross Weight: 30.1 grams


SPECIALIST'S NOTES
Christie’s is pleased to offer the following lots from the Estate of Mrs. Hank Greenberg. Born Mary Jo Tarola in Portland, Oregon in 1929, she was a celebrated actress and wife of baseball great Hank Greenberg (1911-1986). As a teenager, Mrs. Greenberg was selected as the Princess of the Portland Rose Festival and from there pursued a career in acting, obtaining a contract and becoming a starlet with RKO Pictures. Known on the silver screen by her stage name, Linda Douglas, as well as her maiden name, Mrs. Greenberg was best known for her roles in Trail Guide (1952), Affair with a Stranger (1953) and Target (1952).