Lot Essay
cf. Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, "Le Temps de Cartier", Fondation Cartier Pour L'Art Contemporain, Wrist International SRL, Milan, 1989, page 171
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**AN ART DECO EBONITE, AMBER, DIAMOND, TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MANTLE CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The independent swivelling clock, with a circular tortoise-shell dial, mother-of-pearl Roman numeral chapters and hands, within a polished gold bezel and amber surround, enhanced by rose-cut diamond detail, joined to the black ebonite and mother-of-pearl struts with amber and gold spiral accents, the black ebonite base further enhanced by rose-cut diamond lines, circa 1925, 6 x 6 x 2 ins., with French assay marks and maker's marks, in a Cartier London brown leather fitted case
Dial signed Cartier, case no. 4896, 1552
The independent swivelling clock, with a circular tortoise-shell dial, mother-of-pearl Roman numeral chapters and hands, within a polished gold bezel and amber surround, enhanced by rose-cut diamond detail, joined to the black ebonite and mother-of-pearl struts with amber and gold spiral accents, the black ebonite base further enhanced by rose-cut diamond lines, circa 1925, 6 x 6 x 2 ins., with French assay marks and maker's marks, in a Cartier London brown leather fitted case
Dial signed Cartier, case no. 4896, 1552
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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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