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ROCK CRYSTAL, SEED PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND TIMEPIECE, CARTIER, CIRCA 1930
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description
The octagonal rock crystal frame with a circular white enamel dial applied with Roman numerals, the hands embellished with rose diamonds, the bezel set with seed pearls alternating with black and red enamel, measuring approximately 75 x 75 x 35mm, dial signed Cartier, numbered.
Literature
Cf.: Retrospective Louis Cartier, One Hundred & One Years of the Jewelers Art, exh. cat. Cartier New York, 13 October - 29 October 1976, pg. 47, Lot 84.
Condition
Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Manual winding movement, 15 jewel in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Dial signed Cartier, case numbered 2669, inscribed MADE IN FRANCE. Seed pearls, onyx and red enamel overall in good condition. Some minor abrasions and loss on edges. Rock crystal minor scratches and small chips mostly to the edges. Scratches and tarnish to the metal consistent with age and normal use. In overall good condition. Gross weight approximately 297 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."