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Nephrite, enamel, mother-of-pearl and diamond clock, Cartier, 1925
Estimate
29,000 - 48,000 CHF
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Description
- Gold, platinum, silvergilt, enamel, nephrite, mother-of-pearl, diamond
The circular dial decorated with a laque burgauté panel depicting a Chinoiserie scene, accented with millegrain-set diamond hands, and a blue enamel chapter ring with red enamel Roman numerals and rose diamonds, on a nephrite frame embellished with two red enamel and rose diamond flowers, measuring approximately 78 x 67 x 19mm, unsigned, numbered, French assay mark.
Literature
Cf: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London, 1999, pg. 164 for a similar clock.
Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, pgs. 168 and 169 for a clock of similar design.
Condition
Manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. 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.
Accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE99-295.
Back inscribed HSA 657, numbered 1322 and 2515. Bezel stamped with French assay mark for silver and 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold and silver gilt. Nephrite in very good condition with very minor nicks and scratches. Enamel in very good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Little sign of wear to the metal. Very well preserved and in very good condition. Gross weight approximately 240 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 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."