Sale 09JL02 | Lot 315

Art Deco Black Onyx, Enamel, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Desk Clock

Catalogue: Important Estate Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 315
Art Deco Black Onyx, Enamel, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Desk Clock
The square-shaped black onyx clock centering a circular engine-turned gold-tone dial with black roman numerals and diamond-set hands, encircled by cream enamel and slender bands of yellow metal, quartered by 4 round cabochon rubies, case signed Made in France, # 2185, circa 1920.

The Collection of William and Anita Nelkin

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $8,125 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

The movement is not running, doesn't wind and will not unwind.
Enamel loss on cream enamel between 9:00 and 10:00. Chip at corner on reverse.
Despite dial signed Cartier, we do not believe it is Cartier. Therefore, not stated as Cartier in catalogue.


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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $8,125 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important Estate Jewelry

Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 10am EDT
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