The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 389
"Montre pendentif pyramide", 18K yellow gold, platinum, enamel and onyx, diamond-set, pyramidal keyless pendant watch Paris, 1922
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
USD 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
The design evoking the outline of a pyramid with platinum lotus flower shaped, diamond-set bail, the platinum back with a shaped onyx plaque set within a pavé diamond-set frame, gold black champlevé enamelled band with dot decoration and bezel with Roman numerals on a white enamel ground, the matted silver dial with black arrow shaped indexes and gold "spade" hands. Rhodium plated, 5"' rectangular European Watch & Clock Co. movement with canted corners, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight lise lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 52 x 21 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2389. Estimate: SFr. 20,000 - 22,000 US$ 16,000 - 18,000
