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Onyx and diamond wristwatch, Cartier, circa 1920
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
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Description
- diamonds, onyx
The rectangular cream dial with black Roman numerals and blue steel hands, to a bezel millegrain set with rose diamonds and onyx, to a black silk bracelet and a deployant clasp, length approximately 150mm, dial signed Cartier, buckle with French assay and maker's marks, numbered.
Literature
Cf: Franco Cologni, Eric Nussbaum, Cartier, Le Joaillier du Platine, Italy, 1995, page 115 for an illustration of a similar wristwatch.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for platinum and gold. Dial signed Cartier, case numbered 12149 and 8160, buckle 010400. Manual movement not in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Dial with loss to enamel in the centre, fine hairlines and little discolouration. Glass with scratches. Diamonds of decorative quality, few small diamonds deficient. Onyx in good condition, only very minor nicks. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. In good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."