The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 437
"Pendule Mystérieuse Modèle A", platinum and rock crystal eight day going Mystery dock Paris, 1952
CHF 120,000 - 180,000
USD 100,000 - 150,000
Sold: CHF 218,000
Rectangular rock crystal case with rounded, stepped pediment, platinum mount on a rectangular onyx base, platinum chapter ring with rose-cut diamond-set Roman numerals, placed within a rectangular polished frame, rose-cut diamond pavé hands. Rectangular brass frosted and gilt movement with going barrel, gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cul bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 14 cm. high. Accompanied by original fitted leather travelling box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2437.
Notes
This is an excellent late example of the first type of
Mystery dock produced by Cartier, demonstrating its
development since it was created in 1913.
Literature:
A similar dock is illustrated in Cartier, le Joniller du Platine,
by Franco Cologni and Eric Nussbaum, page 165.