Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 9

UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC DESK CLOCK RETAILED BY CARTIER Universal, Genève, retailed by Cartier, No. 17075. Made in the 1960's. Fine, rectangular, gilt brass center seconds desk clock with an electric winding mechanism. To be sold without reserve

C. Rectangular, brushed, pull-off case back. D. Textured with applied polished faceted gilt baton indexes. Gilt brass dauphine hands. M. Cal. 42. EL. 3, rhodium-plated, 13 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, with 9 V battery-operated winding mechanism. Dial signed. Dim. 14 x 8.5 x 4 cm.