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Lady's seed pearl and diamond cocktail watch, Cartier, 1920s
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- seed pearl, diamonds, platinum, gold
The rectangular dial applied with Roman numerals, framed with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds to a seed pearl mesh bracelet with Cartier deployment clasp, length approximately 160mm, dial signed Cartier, case and clasp numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, " Le Temps de Cartier", Wrist International 1989, page 156 for a similar example of a Lady's pearl and diamond cocktail watch by Cartier from 1925.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Manual movement running at time of cataloguing, requires service as hands not engaging properly. French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Signed Cartier. Numbered 25215 16260, deployment clasp numbered 6909. Dial with slight discolouration. Pearls with grey body colour and rosé overtones, a few pearls with minor blemishes consistent with age and wear. Diamonds bright and lively, of mixed colours and clarities. Clasp fitting secure. 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."