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Enamel, amethyst and diamond minute repeating travelling timepiece, Cartier, circa 1915
Estimate
15,000 - 22,000 CHF
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Description
- enamel, amethyst, gold
The single train movement, with push minute repeating on two gongs, the rectangular case decorated with translucent purple enamel with sunray guilloché and white enamel, with cabochon amethyst push button and bead feet, inset with a circular white enamel dial applied with Arabic numerals, the bezel decorated with green and white enamel, applied with an interlaced E monogram of rose diamonds, dial signed Cartier, Paris Londres, the base signed Cartier and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, fitted case Cartier, London, accompanied by two keys.
Literature
Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, page 58-59 and 108 for similar examples of travelling timepieces by Cartier.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE MOVEMENTS
Movement in working order, however may benefit from a professional service. Signed Cartier Paris to base and numbered 2888. Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and maker's mark. Scratched inventory numbers. Polished surface to underside scratched. Slight dents to edges, slight scratches, small losses to enamel on top near to push button. Fitted case in sage green leather, gilt embossed, rubbed and scuffed. 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."