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- Overall condition good. Some traces of tarnish to the dial. Gross weight: 183 gr. - O.Bachet & A. Cartier, 2020, expertise no. BC2003-98: Art Deco 'Mignonette' table clock, Cartier Paris for New York stock, circa 1928. Particularity: part of a series of small desk clocks made by Cartier by combining two hardstones. This example has a twin without the enamelled frame above the base. In Cartier's terminology 'Mignonette', which means 'cute' in French, is a miniature clock. - Dial signed Cartier, France. Crown no. 10431. Case no. 4253. Movement signed Majestic Watch & Co., no. 28898. - Movement 15 jewels. - The onyx in good condition. - The nephrite in good condition. - The blue enamel in good condition. - 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 47Sale 19662
ART DECO ONYX, ENAMEL AND NEPHRITE JADE CLOCK, CARTIEREstimate: CHF 15,000 - 20,000
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