Sale 09JL02 | Lot 313

Enamel, Diamond and Green Onyx Desk Clock, Cartier

Catalogue: Important Estate Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 313
Enamel, Diamond and Green Onyx Desk Clock, Cartier
Silver, platinum, the rectangular cube applied with stripes of purple and black enamel, the top decorated with purple enamel over an engine-turned pattern, surmounted by a diamond-set circle centering a diamond-set fleur-de-lys, with circular white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals and gold-tone hands, within circles of white and black enamel, the whole outlined in white enamel, resting on 4 green onyx beads, key wind, key set, with a sliding panel to hide winding holes, gilt brass movement, bi-metallic balance, dial signed Cartier, Paris-Londres, base signed Cartier, # 2027, 11290, movement unsigned, # 11453, circa 1915. 2 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 1 7/16 inches.

The Collection of William and Anita Nelkin

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $12,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

The movement is currently running, but not guaranteed to be in working order.
Have keys, but not original keys.
One screw missing head holding green onyx bead.
Minor scratch in front above 11:00. Several minor scratches on reverse by key holes.
White enamel in good condition.


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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $12,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important Estate Jewelry

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