Lot Essay
US$12,000-15,000
Details
CARTIER. A FINE LADY'S PLATINUM, GOLD, ENAMEL, JADEITE, ONYX, CORAL AND DIAMOND-SET PENDANT WATCH
signed cartier, movement by european watch & co inc, circa 1925
With circular nickel finished lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, the circular case secured by three screws, the edge decorated with a gilt scroll motif over a black enamel ground, the top with a multi-chrome floral enamel plaque of Persian influence, the enamelled loop attached to an associated pendant, set with a jadeite bi of rich green tone and coral plaques, each with onyx inset, suspending three onyx cylinder and diamond collet lines and diamond-set pendant loop, dial signed by retailer, case and movement signed by maker
23 mm. diam.
signed cartier, movement by european watch & co inc, circa 1925
With circular nickel finished lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, the circular case secured by three screws, the edge decorated with a gilt scroll motif over a black enamel ground, the top with a multi-chrome floral enamel plaque of Persian influence, the enamelled loop attached to an associated pendant, set with a jadeite bi of rich green tone and coral plaques, each with onyx inset, suspending three onyx cylinder and diamond collet lines and diamond-set pendant loop, dial signed by retailer, case and movement signed by maker
23 mm. diam.
Literature
For an illustration of a similar watch see:
J Barracca, G Negretti, F Nencini, "Le Temps de Cartier", Edition Publiprom S.R.L., Milan, page 151
J Barracca, G Negretti, F Nencini, "Le Temps de Cartier", Edition Publiprom S.R.L., Milan, page 151