The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 441
"Pendule chevalet", 18K yellow gold, coral and onyx, eight day going strut dock Circa 1939
CHF 24,000 - 30,000
USD 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 46,000
Circular case with twelve ribbed coral beads between yellow gold bezel and the onyx ring frame, rock crystal stand, agate dial, rose-cut diamond-set hands centered with a ruby cabochon. Nickel plated 18"' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 8.2 cm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2441.
Notes
Literature:
Illustrated in Made by Cartier, by Franco Cologni and
Ettore Mocchetti, page 160.