Cylindrical case with basket weave design, square- and triangular-cut diamond push piece, gold (London hallmarks), 1951, signed Cartier London, designed by R. Emmerson, maker's mark (Jacques Cartier), black case

Size/Dimensions: 8.0 x 4.3 x 3.0 cm
Gross Weight: 139.9 grams

Formerly the property of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875 - 1968)
Thence by descent

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Rupert Emmerson trained at the Chiswick Art School and was one of the main designers at Cartier London during the mid-20th century contributing to bringing the Maison to the forefront of design. He is particularly known for his role in creating the iconic Cartier 'Crash' watch in collaboration with Jean-Jacques Cartier in the 1960s.