Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
CARTIER/EUROPEAN WATCH CLOCK & CO, MONTRE DE SAC Cartier, Paris, Montre de sac Guillotine, circa 1925. Fine, 18k white and yellow gold, keyless purse watch with spring loaded sliding shutter. Accompanied by a vintage Cartier box.
Silver rectangular, engine-turned in an Art Deco striped pattern, sliding shutters, flipping open and closing by depressing the silver thumb bars. Frosted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands 9 1/2''', signed European Watch& Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring..
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |