Live Auction 2833Jewels: The Hong Kong Sale
A ROCK CRYSTAL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL DESK CLOCK, BY CARTIER
Lot 1973 Cartier lavished the riches of the enamel palette on its timepieces. This rock crystal desk clock uses white and sweet blue guilloche enamel, and its blue pattern on the metal ground is visible through the transparent enamel, described as 'Russian' with the radiating rays. Dating from the Belle poque, these desk clocks were among the most favoured gifts of the Edwardian period, a time distinguished by an elegance and refinement that revived the splendour of Louis XVI.

A ROCK CRYSTAL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL DESK CLOCK, BY CARTIER

Closed29 November 2010

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HKD 956,000

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A ROCK CRYSTAL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL DESK CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The circular blue guilloché enamel dial with diamond-set hands within gold Roman numerals on white enamel chapter ring surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, to the rock crystal frame and stand, mechanical movement, circa 1916, in original fitted brown Cartier case

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US$40,000-60,000