Important Watches

Cartier, New York

A yellow gold propelling pencil with integrated watch, Circa 1945

No reserve

No Reserves

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

32,000 - 48,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, New York

A yellow gold propelling pencil with integrated watch, Circa 1945

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

Calibre: 3.75’’’ x 9.25’’’ baguette-form calibre FHF 59 movement signed Aureole Watch Co., grained decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, annular balance with poising screws, unadjusted, Incabloc shock absorber, U.S. import code XOZ

Case: 14k yellow gold case with ribbed engine-turned decoration, polished cartouche to back script engraved Rita, front with raised glazed bezel decorated ensuite, pocket clip beneath, the tapered lead end stamped 14k

Case number: inside movement casement hand stamped 2'485, case numbered 19'491

Size: 92 mm length x 9.5 mm width

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

This gold pencil with an integrated watch exemplifies how the brand transformed a simple utilitarian object into an innovative and luxurious statement piece that offered both functionality and delight to its user. The FHF 59 baguette-form movement was widely used in Cartier New York’s timepiece accessories, favoured for its diminutive size, which made it ideal for integration into a variety of objects without significantly altering their proportions.

Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan: Publiprom, Second Edition, 1993. See p. 217 for a similar example but without ribbed decoration.

卡地亞紐約

黃金活動鉛筆，備時計，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.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."