A Magnificent and Unique Silver, Onyx and Nephrite Eight-Day Five-Time-Zone Desk Clock, CARTIER, EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO., CIRCA 1938

MOVEMENT
eight-day nickel lever movement signed European Watch & Clock Co, Inc., bi-metallic compensation balance, precision regulator, 13 jewels, adjusted to heat and cold; the five dials driven by means of a single vertical axle converging with the central underdial wheel (for mean-time), which in turn powers the subsidiary hour dials by one-to-one force through radiating wheels, each set by a recessed disc in the back of the case           



DIAL
brushed silvered dial, central nephrite lozenge, stylized pierced silver mean-time hands, corresponding silver Roman numerals to the bezel, the four quadrants of the mean-time dial indicating time in
• London-Paris
• Berlin-Rome
• San Francisco
• Tokyo
each with stylized numerals and similarly styled pierced gold champlevé black enamel hands, the four subsidiary time dials separated by three sugarloaf nephrite cabochons within gold collets, with gold sugarloaf cabochons to each corner of the mean-time dial, dial signed Cartier in gold and France



CASE
massive rectangular onyx case, square upper form applied with silver geometric banding linked by ribbed nephrite panels, supported by a two-tier rectangular silver bordered onyx base, decorated with a silver band of sugarloaf cabochons above trios of sugarloaf nephrite cabochons, the bottom tier further with silver border, the corners fitted with calibré-set nephrite tiles, the front fitted with a silver plaque inscribed "L'HEURE DE LA VICTOIRE DANS LE MONDE" HOMMAGE A SON ARTISAN, LE PRESIDENT DES ETATS UNIS, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, the back fitted with a panel mounted on the lower left with clip to store the Cartier key numbered 2731 to match the movement, attached to the clock by means of a security chain, the upper left corner with exhibition sticker printed 'Estate of Eleanor Roosevelt, No 2345, Hyde Park, N. Y.,' the bottom tier further fitted with silver-edged winding hole, the case stamped in several places with Paris silver marks and maker's mark MC for Maurice Coüet, the reverse signed Cartier 2731, Made in France, the base also numbered 2470
measurements: height 22cm., width 20cm., depth 11cm.



PRESENTATION BOX
red Morocco leather Cartier display box with gilt-tooled borders, marked with gilt letters F. D. R. to the upper left corner, with red leather carrying strap, now broken, the reverse bearing exhibition sticker printed 'Estate of Eleanor Roosevelt, No 2345, Hyde Park, N. Y.'
measurements: height 26cm., width 25cm., depth 16cm.

The movement is running, however it should be overhauled soon. The main time zone cannot be adjusted and will have to be serviced. The 'London_Paris' and the 'San Francisco' time zones do not adjust without affecting the other time zones; whereas the other two time zones are able to be adjusted independently. The gear works for this time zone should therefore be oiled and serviced. The typeface for San Francisco differs from the typeface for the other time zones and it appears that the word San Francisco was written in a slightly larger typeface below the darker, more visible typing. There is an Arabic numeral 4 in between the 'Berlin_Rome' and 'Tokyo' time zones on the right side of the main dial. The onyx case is generally in good condition with some very minor chips to the edges, particularly to the top back left corner, the bottom front right corner, the front side near 10 o'clock and the top right edge in the middle of the silver accent strips. Some of the silver enhancements show tarnish and scuffs, particularly the engraved presentation plaque and the accent strips to the top. The panel to the back shows abrasions, scuffs and discoloration. The clock is numbered 2731 to the outside back plate, to the movement, the key and the inside of the bezel surrounding the dial. The key has been detached from the chain for shipping, however it can be re-attached.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

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