The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 154
"Montre de poche Empire", 18I( yellow gold keyless minute repeating dress watch Circa 1920
CHF 45,000 - 50,000
USD 37,000 - 42,000
Sold: CHF 78,200
"Empire" polished gold case with reeded band, the matted silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 17"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Measuring approx. 49 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2154.
