Onyx and sapphire desk timepiece, Cartier, 1930s

The round dial of white enamel with black minute indicators, within a round frame with further Roman numeral indicators in blue lacquer, to a black onyx case and strut, collet-set with two circular-cut sapphires, the reverse with hinged stand, measuring approximately 80 x 67 x 8mm, the dial signed Cartier, the reverse numbered, fitted case stamped Cartier.

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Mechanical movement not 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. Dial signed Cartier. Numbered 2926 29000. Dial with small scratch. Lacquer roman numerals discoloured. Sapphires dark blue with typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Onyx with very small chips in places.
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