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Cartier, New York

A yellow gold miniature diptych-form photo frame with integrated revolving watch case, Circa 1945

No reserve

No Reserves

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, New York

A yellow gold miniature diptych-form photo frame with integrated revolving watch case, Circa 1945

Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, black Arabic numerals, blued steel feuille hands, outer chemin-de-fer minute track

Calibre: 4’’’’ unsigned baguette-form movement, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 16 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance with timing a poising screws, two adjustments

Case: 14k yellow gold folding frame, the front with Art Deco applied motif, the hinge with revolving cylindrical watch case glazed for the dial, notched winding crown, case edge with twin lips opening to reveal framed recesses for two photographs, French Coquille St Jacques assay mark

Case number: numbered to frame interior 911, 86

Size: 38.5 mm length x 26 mm width

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

This ingenious miniature, pocket-sized photo frame was made by Cartier in collaboration with James Schulz. James Schulz was a highly regarded independent watchmaker based in New York during the early to mid-20th century. He began his career at Tiffany & Co. before later collaborating with Cartier. Schulz became renowned for his custom-made timepieces, including an ultra-complicated wristwatch made in the late 1920s. Widely considered one of the most famous vintage wristwatches of all time, that exceptional piece featured a movement supplied by Victorin Piguet and combined a single-button chronograph with a perpetual calendar and minute repeater.

Cartier in Motion, Curated by Norman Foster. Madrid: Ivory Press, 2017. See p. 212 for a very similar New York example dating to 1947. On this example the watch’s dial is visible to the interior of the frame. The exterior of the case carries the same applied Art Deco inspired motif.

卡地亞紐約

黃金微型雙聯相框，備可旋轉時計，約1945年製

附帶盒子及旅行袋子

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

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"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."