Lot Essay
Cf. Barracca, Negretti, Nencini, "Le Temps de Cartier," Wrist International (1989), p. 62 for similar planet clocks, circa 1914
Details
A rock crystal, enamel and diamond-set circular Planet desk clock by Cartier
The rose-cut diamond star hour marker set above pink guilloché enamelled dial with sunburst surround, rose-cut diamond centre and minute marker revolving outside to a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals all within a circular rock crystal case, circa 1914, 8.5cm. high
Signed by Cartier, No. 4111
The rose-cut diamond star hour marker set above pink guilloché enamelled dial with sunburst surround, rose-cut diamond centre and minute marker revolving outside to a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals all within a circular rock crystal case, circa 1914, 8.5cm. high
Signed by Cartier, No. 4111