CARTIER | FINE AND VERY RARE ROCK CRYSTAL, DIAMOND AND MULTI GEM-SET TABLE CLOCK WITH 8 DAY MOVEMENT AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIALCASE 649677 'TUTTI FRUTTI' CIRCA 1985

Movement: manual winding Case: rock crystal caseSize: 81 mm widthSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Cartier presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The mother-of-pearl dial is nice and intact. All diamonds and gems are intact. The rock crystal is intact and in excellent overall condition. The case back with minor surface wear visible with the naked eye. Otherwise the clock is in excellent overall condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Cartier’s expertise in ‘Tutti Frutti’ jewels began in 1901 when Queen Alexandra commissioned Pierre Cartier to create a necklace inspired by the magnificent jewels of Southern Asia. Ten years later, Jacque Cartier embarked on a voyage to India that would alter the course of jewelry in the Western world. There, Cartier sought the traditional expertise of master craftsmen in carving rubies, sapphires and emeralds into leaf designs and cabochon berry & floral shapes. Gemstones, especially ruby and emeralds, are notoriously difficult to carve due to their delicate nature. By mastering such techniques which had not been used in Europe before, Cartier incorporated this style to separate themselves from other competing design firms such as Van Cleef & Arpels to name a few and reserved this style for only their most important commissions and royal clientele. Today, the Cartier “Tutti Fruitti” motif style of design is recognized as one of the rarest and sought after forms of Cartier creations and for many collectors a true trophy to collect. The “Tutti Frutti” design concept was first inspired by the western world’s fascination with Egypt and India, which was stimulated by accounts of artists and travellers visiting these far away and enchanted lands. The present tutti-frutti clock consists of a mixture of rubies, emeralds, Tahitian mother-of-pearl and diamonds that give so much colour and are set in the iconic style of craft-gem leaves, flowers and floral baskets.

To the best of our knowledge, no comparable contemporary clock has ever appeared at auction or can be found in literature. Set with over 17 carats of rubies, over 8 carats of emeralds and over 2 carats of diamonds, the present clock is in excellent overall condition and complete with its original fitted presentation box.