Coral, mother-of-pearl, onyx and rock crystal timepiece, 'Pendule Ecran', Cartier

The rectangular dial set with mother-of-pearl, applied with gold Roman numerals, the hands designed as a dragon, within a gold case decorated with coral batons, the sides and reverse embellished with mother-of-pearl, to two rock crystal half rings supporting an onyx and gold pedestal, measurements approximately 95 x 72 x 135mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, winding key deficient.

Cf.: Franco Cologni and Ettore Mocchetti, L'Objet Cartier. 150 Ans de Tradition et d'Innovation, Paris, 1992, pgs. 91, 95, 126-127, for other examples of Asian influenced Art Deco timepieces. 

Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London, 2007, pgs. 280-285 for other examples of timepieces from the 1920s.

Cf.: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Wrist International, Milan 1989, pg. 177, for an other example of a similar timepiece.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding. Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, winding key deficient. 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. Signed Cartier, base numbered 10561 and HNA 37, partial French maker's marks. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Base inscribed Cartier Paris Londres New York. Mother-of-pearl in very good condition. Coral well matched in colour, red, partly with white colour banding and growth marks. Rock crystal rings in good condition, with minor scratches. Onyx base in very good condition, with minor scratches. Signs of wear and tarnish to the metal. In good condition. Measurements approximately 95 x 72 x 135mm. Gross weight approximately 1124 grams.
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