CARTIER | A VERY FINE AND RARE GOLD, PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET SHUTTER DESK CLOCK WITH HARDSTONE MOUNT AND ORIGINAL FITTED BOXCASE 02278 CIRCA 1950

• manual winding movement • white dial with gold centerfield, Roman numerals, platinum and diamond-set hands • 18k yellow gold and simulated red hardstone case, two yellow gold door with platinum and diamond-set door handle, crown for winding and time adjustment to the bottom  • case signed and numbered 

The movement is running, the dial is in very attraction and original condition. The diamond set hands are complete. The silvered part of the dial is discolored and lightly tarnish and spotted. The doors with areas of dark discoloration to the tops and bottoms, but for the age pf the clock, the condition is very attractive. The outer case is in very attractive condition. The hard stone panels are intact. The diamond set door is complete. Generally the clock is very attractive and original condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Cartier presentation box. This Cartier clock is extremely rare. The overall condition and original fitted box should please the most demanding of collectors however, the most intriguing aspect would be how time is concealed. One needs to open the two front doors made from gold and mounted with platinum and diamonds to observe the time.

It is very difficult to locate other Cartier shutter clocks made during this period in literature however, there are earlier Cartier shutter clocks in the 1920's and 30's illustrated in The Cartier Collection of Timepieces.

Due to the quality and rarity of this Cartier shutter clock, one would presume that it was made upon special order for an Important Cartier collector.