The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 134
"Montre coupe papier", silver and nephrite jade, lapis lazuli-set letter opener with built-in keyless watch 1930
CHF 7,000 - 8,500
USD 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
Nephrite blade, the silver handle set with lapis lazuli decoration and sapphire accents, matted silver dial with elongated Roman numerals and gold hands. Rhodium plated, 14"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 32 x 3.5 cm. Accompanied by fitted box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2134.
Notes
Literature:
A similar paper cutter is illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier,
by Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco
Nencini, page 215.