Sale 9078
New York, Park Avenue
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15 April 1999
Price realised
USD 2,185
Estimate
CARTIER. A PLATINUM OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH WATCH CHAIN, KNIFE AND PENCIL signed cartier, movement by european watch & clock, co., circa 1920 With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 19 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, the silvered matte dial with applied Breguet numerals, blued steel hands, the plain circular case with blue enamel monogrammed snap on back, togther with a platinum Cartier watch chain with monogrammed knife and pencil, together with a Cartier presentation box, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer. 46mm diam. Cartier European Watch & Clock, Co., Inc.
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