Cartier. A rare brass, lacquer and agate desk clock
No.8299.2023, made in the 1950s
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
Auction: 22 May 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
In the Japanese style. Mechanical movement with winding and setting to the reverse, two-tone silvered and gilt dial with central sunray pattern, black Roman numerals, gilt hands, gilt brass case within square form carved agate border mounted on black lacquered base with aventurine quartz sugarloaf highlights. Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed European Watch & Clock Company.
Dimensions
Height 105mm, base approx. 100mm wide x 30mm.
Provenance
Property of a noblewoman, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time this clock has been offered publicly for sale.