Enamel and diamond desk timepiece, Cartier, circa 1915

The case applied with guilloché purple enamel and white enamel, the dial decorated with Roman numerals and baton and dot indicators, the hands millegrain-set with rose diamonds, measuring approximately 70 x 70 x 15mm, dial signed Cartier, numbered, French maker's mark, fitted case stamped Cartier. 

Please note we do not guarantee timepiece 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. French assay mark for gold and silver. Dial signed Cartier. Reverse strut inscribed Paris 403 and numbered HSA 759 and 183. Enamel with slight scratches in places but generally in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. In good condition.
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