The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 47
"Pendulette de voyage petite sonnerie et répétition des quarts", silver, enamel and agate, eight day going, quarter striking and repeating carriage dock Paris, 1910
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
USD 25,000 - 29,000
Sold: CHF 57,500
Rectangular silver case with white champlevé enamelled borders, entirely decorated with a translucent grey enamel over engine-turning, sicle panels with diamond accents, agate base and folding handle, moonstone cabochon-set push piece, gold bezel with white enamel dot decoration; the white enamel dial with "Breguet" numerals and rose-cut diamond-set arrow hands. Gilt brass rectangular movement with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Quarter striking and repeating on gongs with push piece at the top. Measuring approx. 10.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm., excluding the handle. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2047.
