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Hard stone, turquoise and enamel desk clock, Cartier, circa 1934
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
Of rectangular form, the square dial applied with Arabic numerals, the beige enamel case decorated with turquoise and black enamel geometric elements, to the yellow gold initials VW inset to the front and, 20-2-34 inset to the top, dial signed Cartier Paris, the base signed Cartier and numbered.
Literature
Cf: Franco Cologni and Ettore Mocchetti, L'Objet Cartier, 150 ans de Tradition et d' Innovation, Paris 1992, pages 95 an exemple of a similar desk clocks.
Condition
Numbered 1163 to the base. Manual movement and stem winding device to the bottom of the clock running at time of cataloguing. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of clocks. Faint circular staining to the top of the clock, most probably caused by a glass. Case made of enamel resembling marble, some scratches. The dial with tarnish to the inside. Scratches to gold and tarnish commensurate with age. In good condition.
"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."
"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."