The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 287
"Pendulette à cadran déployant", 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless travelling miniature dock, with hinged shutters Paris, 1928
CHF 19,000 - 21,000
USD 15,000 - 17,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
Rectangular gold case with black champlevé enamelled decoration, the back panel engraved with a monogram, the face opening by two shutters revealing the three section, matted silver Roman chapter ring with engine-turned center, and blued steel hands, on a pivoting base stand. Rhodium plated, 8 1/2 1" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 44 x 25 x 10 mm. Accompanied by a fitted leather travelling box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2287.
Notes
This small purse watch "à volets" was designed by
Cartier, either to be used in a hand bag or as a table dock,
on a pivoting stand.