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A similar clock is illustrated in "Le Temps De Cartier by J. Barracca, G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 59.
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CARTIER. A SILVER, AGATE AND ENAMEL MINUTE REPEATING CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
signed Cartier, circa 1930
With gilt finished spring barrel movement, lever escapement with bimetallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs, the white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, diamond set arrow hands, the rectangular case with purple translucent enamel on guilloche background, white enamel lined borders, diamond set rosettes to each side, on agate base, repeating mechanism operated by pressing the plunger in the top, with original red leather Cartier case, dial signed
85 mm. high.
signed Cartier, circa 1930
With gilt finished spring barrel movement, lever escapement with bimetallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs, the white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, diamond set arrow hands, the rectangular case with purple translucent enamel on guilloche background, white enamel lined borders, diamond set rosettes to each side, on agate base, repeating mechanism operated by pressing the plunger in the top, with original red leather Cartier case, dial signed
85 mm. high.