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Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock In 18Kt Gold Agate And Coral:
$23950.00
Belle epoque desk clock designed byCartier.
Beautiful square desk clock, created by the house ofCartier, during theart deco period, back in the 1925. This stunning piece has been designed withstrong geometric patterns and carefully crafted with parts made up in yellow gold of 18 karats, carved agate, red coral, gilt bronze, black enamel and silver.
The carved beveled agate is mountedin a retractable easel back stand and the 18kt gold parts are embellished with applications of black enamel. Accented with four corals geometrically placed at each corner.
Movement: Mechanical 8 days, manual winding and sets from the back case.
Dial: Round silvered with guilloche grounds, black Roman numerals and finely detailed gold hands. Inscribed, Cartier.
Coral:Mount in screwed settings, with4squared sugarloaf cabochon cut carved from natural vivid red coral.
Weight: 200.60 Grams, (128.59 Dwt).
Measurements: 75 mm by 75mm by 16 mm (2.60 x 0.47 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the case numbers887, the serial numbers577and signed, "CARTIER 577 885".
Literature:Olivier Bachet & A. Cartier,Cartier Exceptional Objects, Éditions Palais Royal, 2019, book II, p. 334, 335, for similar examples illustrated, See figures.
Collateral: It is accompanied with the originalCartier fitted red presentation box.
Condition:The overall condition of this desk clockisimpeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the the enamel. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the working condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D062523ESAN/4.822