The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 295
"Montre de poche en cristal de roche",18K yellow gold, enamel and platinum rock crystal diamondset keyless skeleton watch 1926
CHF 9,000 - 10,000
USD 7,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
Rock crystal case with diamond-set band, platinum bow, yellow gold bezel with Roman numerals on a white champlevé enamelled ground, silver engineturned dial with Arabic minute ring and blued steel "Fuseaux" hands. Rhodium plated, 15 1/2"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 48 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2295. Estimate: SFr. 9,000 - 10,000 US$ 7,000 - 8,000
