Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Cartier Silver Desk Clock, Switzerland, c. 1925, No. 12414, rectangular silver case marked on the back European Watch & Clock Co., Swiss, Sterling, brass bezel around the Art Deco Roman Numeral dial with guilloche center marked Cartier, with a damascened nickel 11-jewel movement with a platform escapement, in a cloth-lined leather carrying case, ht. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300
Top of case engraved for presentation. Some case tarnish. Clock will tick but is in need of cleaning and lubrication.
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Cartier SilverJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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