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CARTIER | MYSTERY PRISM DESK TIMEPIECE SILVER-PLATED AND SIMILI-LAPIS LAZULI CLOCK (OROLOGIO DA TAVOLO IN SIMIL-LAPISLAZZULI E PLACCATO ARGENTO) The concealed white dial with baton and Arabic numerals, the prisms giving the illusion of an empty case unless viewed from the front, the art deco-style case set with panels of simulated lapis lazuli, measuring approximately 102 x 91 x 77mm, the base signed Cartier, numbered 91'180'263, dial signed Cartier. Movement: calibre quartz 90/150 Accessories: Cartier presentation case (Il quadrante ‘misterioso’, di colore bianco con numeri arabi, e visibile solo sotto certe angolazioni in quanto riflesso attraverso una serie di prismi, la cassa in stile art-deco decorata con pannelli in simil- lapislazzuli, dimensioni approssimative 102 x 91 x 77mm, la base firmata Cartier, numerata 91'180'263, quadrante firmato Cartier. Movimento: al quarzo 90/150 Accessori: con custodia Cartier) To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

cartier | mystery prism desk timepiece silver-plated and simili-lapis lazuli clock (orologio da tavolo in simil-lapislazzuli e placcato argento)

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FROM THE COLLECTION OF FRANCO COLOGNI AND ADELE TAMISO COLOGNI CARTIER MYSTERY PRISM DESK TIMEPIECE SILVER-PLATED AND SIMILI-LAPIS LAZULI CLOCK (OROLOGIO DA TAVOLO IN SIMIL-LAPISLAZZULI E PLACCATO ARGENTO) CIRCA 1990 The concealed white dial with baton and Arabic numerals, the prisms giving the illusion of an empty case unless viewed from the front, the art deco-style case set with panels of simulated lapis lazuli, measuring approximately 102 x 91 x 77mm, the base signed Cartier, numbered 91'180'287, dial signed Cartier. Movement: calibre quartz 90/150 Accessories: Cartier presentation case (Il quadrante ‘misterioso’, di colore bianco con numeri arabi, e visibile solo sotto certe angolazioni in quanto riflesso attraverso una serie di prismi, la cassa in stile art-deco decorata con pannelli in simil-lapislazzuli, dimensioni approssimative 102 x 91 x 77mm, la base firmata Cartier, numerata 91'180'287, quadrante firmato Cartier. Movimento: al quarzo 90/150 Accessori: con custodia Cartier) To view shipping calculator, please click here Calcolatore di spese di spedizione: cliccare qui

mystery prism desk timepiece silver-plated and simili-lapis lazuli clock (orologio da tavolo in simil-lapislazzuli e placcato argento) circa 1990 | cartier

Important Watches

Dial: whiteCalibre: quartz, 11 jewelsCase: silver plated and blue jasper, case back secured by 2 screwsCase number: 91'180'402Size: 76 mm length x 90 mm width x 140 mm heightSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: Cartier presentation box

prism mystery clock a silver plated and blue jasper desk clock, circa 1990

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the concealed white dial signed Cartier, baton and Arabic numerals, the prisms giving the illusion of an empty case unless viewed from the front and above the horizontal, Cartier quartz movement 90/150, in a rectangular 'art deco' silver-plated and simulated lapis lazuli case

a cartier prism mystery desk timepiece, swiss, circa 1980

18k, nickel lver movement, 16 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, silvered dial, Arabic and baton numerals, square plain gold case with rock crystal prisms, case and movement signed Cartier and numbered 770664, case stamped E.J. (Edmond Jaeger), movement case and bottom numbered 112458, case stamped European Watch & Clock Co. made in France, in Cartier fitted red leather covered presentation case

a gold mystery prism timepiece, cartier 1940's

Cartier, London A yellow gold miniature desk timepiece with original fitted presentation case, Circa 1953-54 Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier with ribbed centre, Roman, baton and triangular hour indexes, squat dauphine hands Calibre: 9¼’’’ calibre 122 LeCoultre movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance with timing and poising screws, adjusted to temperatures and two positions, flat hairspring Case: 9k yellow gold, ribbed body, polished rectangular base, flat polished bezel, notched winder to base Case number: interior of case body, back of inner framework, and base hand stamped • 7673 •, London hallmarks and date letter ’s’ for 1953-54, [JC] Jean-Jacques Cartier punch mark Size: 28.5 mm length x 19 mm width x 39 mm height Accessories: Cartier Red Moroccan leather and gold tooled fitted presentation box This elegant desk clock, with its case made entirely of 9k yellow gold, has similar height and styling to Cartier’s small prism clocks, the miniature versions of which Cartier first released in 1952.

View 1 of Lot 2141: A yellow gold miniature desk timepiece with original fitted presentation case, Circa 1953-54 

a yellow gold miniature desk timepiece with original fitted presentation case, circa 1953-54

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Dial: white Caliber: cal. 90/150 quartz, jeweled Case: silver plated metal and simili-lapis lazuli Case number: 91'180'551 Size: 102 x 91 x 77mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Cartier presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee Certificate (open), and booklets in bifold

View 1 of Lot 598: Reference W0100018 Pendule Mystérieuse Prism Desk Timepiece 'Lapis Lazuli' | A silver plated metal and simili-lapis lazuli mystery desk timepiece, Circa 1992

reference w0100018 pendule mystérieuse prism desk timepiece 'lapis lazuli' | a silver plated metal and simili-lapis lazuli mystery desk timepiece, circa 1992

• cal. 51 lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic balance • white dial, baton indexes, concealed in the base and visible through a crystal prism • 18k gold rectangular engine-turned case • dial signed Cartier, movement and case signed European Watch & Clock Co., case hand-stamped with Cartier reference numbers      

a fine gold eight day rectangular prism desk timepiece circa 1950

Cartier, Paris A fine and unusual yellow gold miniature prism clock with fitted presentation box, Circa 1953 Dial: silvered sector dial with black Arabic and stretched baton hour indexes, outer chemin-de-fer minute track, blued steel epée hands Calibre: 6½’’’ LeCoultre rear-wound movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., grained decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, compensation balance, unadjusted, flat hairspring Movement number: numbered to backplate 87‘593 Case: 18k yellow gold rectangular case with engine-turned decoration, polished bezel, rock crystal prism, winding crown to base, case sides script engraved Martha (left side), 3 Oct 1953 Toujours (right side), base secured by 4 pink gold screws to case sides, case back signed Cartier France, winding crown with directional arrow mounted to base and recessed into left case side for winding Case number: engraved 012’406, 18k and with French eagle’s head assay mark and Edmond Jaeger punch mark Size: 17 mm width x 28 mm height Accessories: Cartier red Moroccan leather fitted box with gold tooled decoration Creating a wonderfully playful and innovative optical illusion, the prism clock works on the principles of a periscope. Employing two prisms to reflect and refract light, the clock’s dial and hands are made to appear or disappear depending on the viewing angle. A natural complement to Cartier’s famous Mystery clocks, this shared emphasis on illusion and refined craftsmanship exemplifies the cutting-edge innovation that defines Cartier’s horological artistry. Here technical mastery meets creative elegance to produce a timepiece that both captivates the viewer while challenging their perception. Invented by Gaston Cusin, the patent (no. 827'259) for the prism clock was delivered on 4 January 1937. Born in 1897, Cusin was a talented and inventive watchmaker who made his first clock at the age of 14. He was an excellent addition to Maurice Coüet’s workshop, joining when the Cartier affiliated atelier relocated to Paris’s rue Lafayette in 1919.

View 1 of Lot 2259: A fine and unusual yellow gold miniature prism clock with fitted presentation box, Circa 1953 

a fine and unusual yellow gold miniature prism clock with fitted presentation box, circa 1953

Important Watches: Part I

Case No. 49085 Subsidiary Stock No. 022658 Movement No. 1539219 Circa 1962 · Jaeger-LeCoultre rear-wound movement, grained decoration, lever escapement, 16 jewels, compensation balance, adjusted to 3 positions, signed Cartier Inc. and numbered 1539219 · square white dial, black baton hour indexes, the Cartier signature printed in reverse for mirror display when reflected through prisms, outer chemin-de-fer minute track, blued steel épée hands · bloodstone case of vertical rectangular form with canted upper corners, polished broad silver bezels to front and back, rectangular bloodstone pediment, underside of base with recessed silver frame and mount for movement with rear winding/setting crown, mount stamped twice with French crab assay mark, backplate numbered 79085, 022658, inner frame numbered 5 Accompaniments Original Moroccan leather and gold tooled Cartier presentation case with silk lined interior signed Cartier Paris, London, New York. Height 26mm Length 23mm Depth 23mm

View 1 of Lot 109: A very rare and fine silver and bloodstone miniature prism clock with original fitted box | Circa 1962

a very rare and fine silver and bloodstone miniature prism clock with original fitted box | circa 1962

· Jaeger-LeCoultre rear-wound calibre 496 movement, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 15 jewels, compensation balance, adjusted to 3 positions, Kif flector shock absorber, main plate signed Cartier Inc and numbered 1450988

· Jaeger-LeCoultre rear-wound calibre 496 movement, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 15 jewels, compensation balance, adjusted to 3 positions, Kif flector shock absorber, main plate signed Cartier Inc and numbered 1450988 · 18ct gold rectangular case with engine-turned decoration, polished bezel, rock crystal prism, winding crown to base, case side and both sides of gold base with French eagle’s head assay and Edmond Jaeger punch marks, base with hand stamped numbers 171303, additionally numbered to interior gold frame 303 · square silvered dial, black baton hour indexes, the Cartier signature printed in reverse for mirror display when reflected through prisms Movement No. 1450988 Case No. 171303 15mm x 28.6mm x 16.5mm With a fitted Morrocco leather box.

View 1 of Lot 49: A fine and unusual miniature 18ct gold prism timepiece with fitted box, Circa 1961

a fine and unusual miniature 18ct gold prism timepiece with fitted box, circa 1961

Important Watches I

Cartier and European Watch and Clock Inc A fine and unusual gold and rock crystal prism desk timepiece, Circa 1960 Dial: square silvered dial, black baton hour indexes, the Cartier signature printed in reverse for mirror display when reflected through prisms Calibre: mechanical, jewelled Case: 18k gold rectangular case with engine-turned decoration, polished bezel, rock crystal prism, winding crown and setting to base Size: 75 mm height x 46 mm width Signed: dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Inc Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 2247: A fine and unusual gold and rock crystal prism desk timepiece, Circa 1960

a fine and unusual gold and rock crystal prism desk timepiece, circa 1960

Dial: silvered dial with applied gold faceted indexes, gold hands

Dial: silvered dial with applied gold faceted indexes, gold hands Caliber: European Watch and Clock Co. Inc. mechanical, 15 jewels Movement number: 917'410 Case: 18k yellow gold rectangular case with engine-turned decoration, polished bezel, rock crystal prism, winding crown to base, base secured by four gold screws to case sides monogramed JMF, base signed Cartier and marked 18k Case number: outer base engraved 1'265, 400, 003, and 18k, inside base stamped 8, movement holder stamped 553'278 on the outside and inside with Le Coultre & Cie. maker's mark, inside walls of the prism stamped 8 and 278 Size: 28 x 18 x 18 mm Signed: case with Le Coultre & Cie. maker's mark and signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., dial signed Cartier Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Cartier red Moroccan leather fitted presentation box with gold tooled decoration, inside printed 'NEW YORK CARACAS LONDON PARIS'

View 1 of Lot 31: A fine and unusual yellow gold miniature prism mystery clock with fitted presentation box, Circa 1950s

a fine and unusual yellow gold miniature prism mystery clock with fitted presentation box, circa 1950s

Fine Jewels

The concealed white dial signed Cartier, baton and Arabic numerals, the prisms giving the illusion of an empty case unless viewed from the front, the art deco-style case set with panels of simulated lapis lazuli, measuring approximately 102 x 91 x 77mm, the base signed Cartier, numbered.

desk clock, 'mystery', cartier, 1980s

Dial: cream dial signed Cartier France, stretched radial black baton hour indexes, Arabic 12 o’clock, blued steel épée hands

Dial: cream dial signed Cartier France, stretched radial black baton hour indexes, Arabic 12 o’clock, blued steel épée hands Calibre: 3 ¾’’’ calibre 24 baguette-form duoplan movement signed European Watch Co., grained decoration, lever escapement, 15 jewels, annular balance with poising screws, flat hairspring, unadjusted Movement number: 35’191 Case: 18k yellow gold prism-form case the triangular case sides with curved bases and ridged upper edges, gold screw-set bar lugs, notched winding crown to case back, outside case back stamped Made in France and with rubbed French eagle’s head assay and Edmond Jaeger punch mark, eagle assay to side, outside case back and bezel interior each hand stamped 82122, soft metal movement cover numbered 35191 Case number: 82’122 Closure: 18k gold deployant buckle signed Cartier New York Size: 24.5 x 18.5 mm (width x length including lugs) Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Copy of Cartier Insurance valuation dated 23 October 1997 and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 19: Driver | A very rare yellow gold triangular prism-form driver’s rear-wound wristwatch with gold deployant buckle | Circa 1945-46

driver | a very rare yellow gold triangular prism-form driver’s rear-wound wristwatch with gold deployant buckle | circa 1945-46

The concealed white dial signed Cartier, applied with baton and Arabic numerals, visible via reflection through a prism, within a case of geometric design set with panels of simulated lapis lazuli, measuring approximately 102 x 91 x 77mm, signed Cartier, numbered, fitted case stamped Cartier.

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