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CARTIER Art Deco No. 13977 - 8631
Circa 1918
Ladies’ wristwa…
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CARTIER Art Deco No. 13977 - 8631
Circa 1918
Ladies’ wristwa…
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CARTIER Art Deco
No. 13977 - 8631
Circa 1918
Ladies’ wristwatch in platinum (950), 18k yellow gold (750) and diamonds
Case: square, bezel and crown set with diamonds, clipped caseback secured by 4 screws, numbered
Dial: opaline, Roman numerals, railway-track minute track, signed ‘Cartier Paris’ and marked ‘Bté SGDG’
Movement: mechanical
Strap: black moiré silk ribbon
Clasp: rose gold folding clasp, numbered 4550, Edmond Jaeger hallmark, set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Dimensions: 22 x 22 mm
Gross weight: 25.30 g.
A platinum, 18k yellow gold and diamond-set hand-wound ladies’ wristwatch, with a ribbon strap and a rose gold folding clasp stamped ‘E.J.’ for Edmond Jaeger.
Bibliography: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, “Le Temps de Cartier”, Wrist International S.R.L, Milan, 1989; a similar example is reproduced on p. 70.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. Case showing scratches and signs of wear; several watchmaker’s marks visible on the case back; 4 case-back screws missing. Case numbered 13977 and 8631 on the back (double numbering 8631 also marked on the inside). Dial weathered and discoloured, markings faded. Hour hand missing. Unsigned movement (19 jewels) with visible signs of oxidation. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the item is subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement running at the time of cataloguing. Case showing scratches and signs of wear, with several watchmaker’s service marks visible inside the case back. Four case-back screws are missing. Case numbered 13977 and 8631 on the back, with the number 8631 repeated inside the case. Dial showing patina and discolouration, with faded markings. Hour hand missing. Unsigned movement (19 jewels) with visible traces of oxidation. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant models. Prospective buyers are advised to consult a qualified watchmaker to verify the watch’s water resistance. Any comments regarding restoration, damage or the overall state of preservation are provided for guidance only and remain subject to the purchaser’s own assessment. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that a lot is free from defects. All items offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original replacement parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate.
See original version (French)
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