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Property of a Lady

Cartier

Enamel, ivory and diamond timepiece, circa 1910

Lot Closed

September 9, 02:33 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The circular white enamelled dial with Arabic numeral indicators in black enamel and hands set with rose-cut diamonds, within a case applied with opalescent guilloché enamel and highlighted with white enamel, the reverse of ivory, with a hinged strut and laurel wreath winder, approximately 77mm diameter, dial signed Cartier, movement unsigned, reversed with incised number, strut with French assay and maker's mark for Piuforcat, fitted display case stamped Cartier.

This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.