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Cartier, Paris

New York retailed | A rare and interesting yellow gold dual-faced money clip integrating a watch and compass, Circa 1964

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Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

48,000 - 60,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed

A rare and interesting yellow gold dual-faced money clip integrating a watch and compass, Circa 1964

Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, black Roman and baton hour indexes, blued steel epée hands

Calibre: 5½’’’ tonneau-form calibre K491 movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, jewelled to the centre, annular balance with poising screws, flat hairspring, Kif flector shock absorber

Movement number: backplate numbered 1'410'706

Case: 18k yellow gold clip of spoked wheel form against a 5-pointed star, front centred by a watch with multi-faceted bezel, notched winding crown above 12 o’clock, compass mounted to back

Case number: inside case back numbered 130'580, with French eagle’s head assay mark and Edmond Jaeger punch mark, band interior numbered 580, back of the clip etch numbered 048‘665, feint hand etched number 130'580 and French eagle’s head assay mark

Size: 43 mm width

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

Cartier produced money clips during the 1930s, some of which featured a watch combined with a compass. Research suggests that most of the money clips from this earlier period were produced by Cartier New York and finished locally in the United States, whereas the framework and casing of the present piece were crafted entirely by Cartier Paris.

卡地亞巴黎

紐約發行

罕有及趣緻黃金雙面錢夾，備時計及指南針，約1964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."