Cartier Glorious 24 Hour Elephant Masterpiece Globe Clock

• with manual winding jewelled lever movement, housed within the main globe, a gold map of the world and profusely set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, the sea represented by mirrored white metal, encased throughout in rock crystal, surrounding the globe and acting as the equator a gold and rock crystal independently rotating ring set with 24 hour numerals, gold and diamond set Arabic numerals every three hours and separated by gold and lozenge cut ruby numerals, the whole globe supported by carefully formed gold sculpture of four elephants decorated in the mogul theme, elaborately set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds interspersed with hanging and bejewelled tassels, the whole scene on an eight sided and stepped citrine base, each step with gold and diamond set borders • case signed and numbered, movement signed

Overall the clock is in lovely condition. Natural inclusions to the rock crystal, diamonds are of excellent quality and clarity and give tremendous brilliance and brightness. Movement will require a service and overhaul and Sotheby's will cover all expenses of this. Elephants are in good condition and all stones are intact. Coming with the original numbered box it is a stunning work of art.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Total diamond weight is approximately 48.8 carats.
Total weight of the clock is 8.08 kilograms.
Accompanied by its original red leather Cartier presentation travelling box and identically numbered.