ART DECO AGATE AND RUBY CLOCK, CARTIERImportant information about this lot
Price Realised CHF 17,500
Estimate
CHF 15,000 - CHF 25,000
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- Overall condition good. Some small traces of tarnish, small scratches. Gross weight: 389 gr. - O.Bachet & A. Cartier, 2020, expertise no. BC2003-66: Art Deco desk clock, Cartier Paris, circa 1925. Particularity: the enamelled bezel with four cabochon rubies centering Chinese 'ruyi' motifs is typical of this clock model and was frequently used in the production at that time. Ruby and blue enamel are the materials almost exclusively used for the manufacture of these bezels. - Dial signed Cartier France. Nos. 4687 and 2670. Movement signed European Watch Clock & Co. Inc. - Movement 15 jewels. - The dial in good condition, some losses to the enamel on the Roman numerals. - The agate in good condition. - The blue enamel in good condition, minor losses. - The rubies in good condition. - The diamonds all complete. - Movement ticking at time of cataloguing, working order and timekeeping cannot be guaranteed at time of purchase. - Please see Important Notice at the back of the catalogue for all clocks and watches and regarding coloured stones.
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Lot 87Sale 19662
ART DECO AGATE AND RUBY CLOCK, CARTIEREstimate: CHF 15,000 - 25,000
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