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~AN ART DECO MULTI-GEM DESK CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The rotating clock face, of manual movement, with an oval mother-of-pearl dial and rose-cut diamond hands, to the black enamel chapter ring with coral numerals, rose-cut diamond dots, within a black enamel and carved jade surround of two opposing chimeras, enhanced by coral, sapphire and emerald detail, joined to a black lacquer base, with carved jade and coral detail, circa 1920, 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 7/8 ins., with French assay mark for 18k gold, in a Cartier red leather fitted case also with no. 2302
Signed Cartier, Paris, nos. 2302, 0758. Dial signed Cartier, France
The rotating clock face, of manual movement, with an oval mother-of-pearl dial and rose-cut diamond hands, to the black enamel chapter ring with coral numerals, rose-cut diamond dots, within a black enamel and carved jade surround of two opposing chimeras, enhanced by coral, sapphire and emerald detail, joined to a black lacquer base, with carved jade and coral detail, circa 1920, 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 7/8 ins., with French assay mark for 18k gold, in a Cartier red leather fitted case also with no. 2302
Signed Cartier, Paris, nos. 2302, 0758. Dial signed Cartier, France
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.