CARTIER | AN AGATE, GILT METAL, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DESK TIMEPIECE, CIRCA 1925

During the 1920’s and 1930’s, Cartier used any number of rare and beautiful stones and materials into their repertoire, from diamonds, pearls nephrite, quartz, agate and ornate enamel work. During this period, Cartier created clocks of the utmost quality, whether it be a miniature, desk, or even a Mystery clock. 

The current art deco desk clock features an agate hard stone case with carved corners and four cabochon sapphires. The dial is designed with an intricate sun ray engine-turned silver-tone guilloché pattern with black Roman numerals, ornate-style rose-cut diamond hands, and the bezel is fitted with enamel, evoking the color of the sapphires.