The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 435
"Pendule Mystérieuse", 18K gold and lapis lazuli, eight day going Mystery dock with octagonal dial Paris, 1947
CHF 90,000 - 110,000
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Sold: CHF 223,500
Case in a columned design with faceted rock crystal dial and rose-cut diamond-set "star and pointer" hands, the octagonal bright polished yellow gold frame with applied diamond-set Arabic numerals and indexes, mounted between two gold and lapis columns with gold stud decorations, the rectangular bright polished gold base decorated in a tile pattern, the front and back panels of lapis mosaic with gold stud decorations. Circular gilt brass European Watch and Clock rectangular movement, 15 jewels with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight lire lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 21 cm. high. Accompanied by fitted leather travelling box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2435.
