CARTIER, PARIS, 18K GOLD, CORAL AND ROSE QUARTZ HINGED DESK TIMEPIECE
NOS. 01007, 10099, 02303
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Price Realised CHF 11,875
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CHF 9,000 - CHF 14,000
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Closed: 18 May 2021
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CARTIER, PARIS, 18K GOLD, CORAL AND ROSE QUARTZ HINGED DESK TIMEPIECE
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Lot Essay
This rare example of Cartier desk timepiece made in the style of the house's celebrated Art Deco clocks features a watch in gold frame mounted onto the rose quartz case, hinged to be opened for better reading of the time, all on four gold and carved coral feet.
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Movement: The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is required as the time piece has not been used in a long time Dial: Slightly dirty from age, otherwise nice and original. Case: Gold case with watch with general wear, partially oxidised from age. Outside snap on case back slightly rubbed, with hand-stamped numbers reading most likely 01007, 10099, the gold frame numbered 02303. The rose quartz case with natural inclusions, small cracks to the feet to the lower part. One chip and small crack on top below the 5 o'clock position. Small glue traces to the gold and coral (corallium rubrum) feet. The gold plates to the feet stamped with French Assay marks. Box: With some loss to the cover, otherwise with general wear.
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Lot 434Sale 20030
NOS. 01007, 10099, 02303CARTIER, PARIS, 18K GOLD, CORAL AND ROSE QUARTZ HINGED DESK TIMEPIECEEstimate: CHF 9,000 - 14,000
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