The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 431
"Pendule chevalet", 18K yellow gold, nephrite jade, jadeite jade, King Fisher feathers and coral eight day going strut cock Paris, 1931
CHF 21,000 - 23,000
USD 17,000 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
Square nephrite case, the rounded corners with coral cylinders mounted on gold, the bezel applied with gold Roman numerals, open carved antique jadeite jade dial over a king fisher feather ground, with black and green enamelled gold bands and cabochon coral center. Rhodium plated 8 1/2"' European Watch and Clock movement, "stripped" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjuted to temperature and 3 positions, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 9 x 9 cm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2431.
