Cartier Magnificent & Rare Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Coral & Rock Crystal Mystery Clock, No. 202085. ...

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Cartier Magnificent & Rare Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Coral & Rock Crystal Mystery Clock, No. 202085
Case: upper mother-of pearl, coral and rock crystal case measuring 6 inches in diameter with gold set diamonds at the hour positions, silver and gold frame work, atop a diamond set, onyx and jade Oriental motif pedestal, jade and pearl base measuring 6 inches by 4 1/2 inches with coral set silver feet, bottom sterling movement cover, 14 3/8th inches high
Dial: tapered yellow gold and black enamel hands with diamond encrusted center
Movement: base mounted 3/4 plate eight day lever movement, 15 jewels, wound and set through the base, monometallic balance with circular gear toothed regulator, gold finish to the plates
Signed: with original red and gold fitted box, movement signed Cartier, base bottom signed Cartier N. 202085

This exceptional clock exhibits technical achievements of the highest degree and also an extraordinarily imaginative design. The first mystery clock was created by Maurice Couet in 1913. The first example produced was sold at Cartier in New York to the American financial magnate J.P. Morgan. The fascinating "art of illusion" achieved by this timepiece has the clock hands seemingly floating in space without any connection to the movement. The hands are set on two clear revolving discs with toothed metal outer rims that are propelled by gears hidden in the outer clock frame. Cartier mystery clocks are all unique, individual artistic creations that rarely appear for public sale. The present example is especially fine with a design reflecting the earlier Art Deco inspired masterpieces.

Condition Report*: Type: Cartier Magnificent & Rare Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Coral & Rock Crystal Mystery Clock
Signed: Cartier Paris, N. 202085
Dial: rock crystal
Hands; gold and black enamel
Metal: sterling and gold
Case Info: pearl and coral upper, jade base
Case Length: 14 3/8th inches high
Case Width: 6 inch across top
Thickness: base is 6 inches x 4 1/2 inches
Crystal: rock crystals
Watch Movement: 3/4 plate 8 day lever movement, 15 jewels, gold finished nickel plates, 45 mm in diameter, monometallic balance with toothed gear disc regulator
Circa: 1980's
Condition: all elements in very good condition, with original fitted box

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2009 December Signature Timepieces Auction #5028 (go to Auction Home page)

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December, 2009

8th-9th Tuesday-Wednesday

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Sold on Dec 8, 2009 for: $155,350.00

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