Enamel, agate and diamond desk clock, Cartier, 1920

The circular white enamel dial signed Cartier, with Arabic numerals and millegrain-set diamond hands, within a bezel decorated with gold and white enamel leaf motifs, the silver case decorated with yellow enamel over a guilloché ground and diamond-set florets on either side, the agate base with bevelled edges, measuring approximately 67.5 x 48 x 39mm, numbered, numbered movement by E.W.&C. Co Inc., fitted case and charge key.

Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, pg. 108 for an illustration of this desk clock.

Accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE2001-416. Please note we do not guarantee clock movements. Mechanical movement in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Dial signed Cartier. Back of case numbered 122 and 12. Movement signed E.W.& C. Co Inc., FRANCE and numbered 75161. Yellow enamel in excellent condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Agate base in excellent condition. In overall excellent condition, especially considering the age of this piece. Accompanied by original fitted case and key. Stamp on case worn. Gross weight of clock approximately 241 grams, key approximately 6 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."