Lot Essay
Cf. J. Barracca, G. Negretti and F. Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier (Milan 1989), p. 177.
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AN ART DECO WOOD AND CORAL PAPERWEIGHT CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The rectangular silver gilt dial with black enamel hands and Roman numerals flanked by a calendar showing the weekday above and the date below, within a blackened wood surround (possibly replacing the original onyx) with cabochon red coral studs at the side, late 1920s, 11.0 x 9.0 x 2.5 cm, with French assay mark for silver and gold
Dial signed Cartier, case Nos. 2190 and 3832
The rectangular silver gilt dial with black enamel hands and Roman numerals flanked by a calendar showing the weekday above and the date below, within a blackened wood surround (possibly replacing the original onyx) with cabochon red coral studs at the side, late 1920s, 11.0 x 9.0 x 2.5 cm, with French assay mark for silver and gold
Dial signed Cartier, case Nos. 2190 and 3832
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