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AN ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL, ENAMEL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND DESK CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The circular mother-of-pearl and black lacquer dial of chinoiserie design with rose-cut diamond-set hands, to the rock crystal chapter ring with gold Roman numerals to a red enamel ground and turquoise enamel frame, the outer black enamel ropetwist border with rose-cut diamond accents, the rock crystal case raised on the similarly-carved strut, mechanical movement, circa 1925, French marks for gold, 9.6cm diameter, original fitted maker's case
Signed Cartier to the reverse and no. 649
The circular mother-of-pearl and black lacquer dial of chinoiserie design with rose-cut diamond-set hands, to the rock crystal chapter ring with gold Roman numerals to a red enamel ground and turquoise enamel frame, the outer black enamel ropetwist border with rose-cut diamond accents, the rock crystal case raised on the similarly-carved strut, mechanical movement, circa 1925, French marks for gold, 9.6cm diameter, original fitted maker's case
Signed Cartier to the reverse and no. 649
Literature
Cf. Barracca, Jader, Negretti, Giampiero and Nencini, Franco, Les Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, pp.108-109 for clocks of similar design
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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