Lot Essay
Cf. Barracca, Negretti & Nencini, "Le Temps de Cartier", Wrist International (1989) p. 150 for a selection of similar purse watches by Cartier, dated 1927-29
Details
An Art Deco purse watch by Cartier
The rectangular two-tone case of geometric design with push button mechanism for sliding shutter to reveal a square dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, with French assay and maker's marks, circa 1928, 4.5cm. wide
Dial signed by Cartier, France, No. 3426 (indistinct)
The rectangular two-tone case of geometric design with push button mechanism for sliding shutter to reveal a square dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, with French assay and maker's marks, circa 1928, 4.5cm. wide
Dial signed by Cartier, France, No. 3426 (indistinct)