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Rock crystal, enamel and diamond desk clock, circa 1920
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rock crystal, diamond, enamel, gold
The circular dial applied with guilloché light blue enamel, the bezel applied with Roman numerals and monochrome enamel, set within a rock crystal frame, highlighted with rose diamonds, signed Cartier and numbered, diameter measuring approximately 83mm, fitted case stamped Cartier. Movement not in working condition, later crown.
Literature
Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, " Le Temps de Cartier", Wrist International 1989, page 62 and "The Art of Cartier", exhibition catalogue, Musee du Petit Palais, October 20 1989-January 28 1990, page 69, for similar examples of desk clocks by Cartier.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOCK MOVEMENT IS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.
Reverse of clock signed Cartier. Numbered 4167. Guilloché and monochrome enamel in good condition. In need of professional clean with several areas of dirt. Movement not in working condition, would need to be replaced. Glass deficient, would need to be replaced. Accompanied by case stamped Cartier. Rock crystal strut broken, heavily chipped and detached from clock.
"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."