Cartier, Very Fine And Important Nephrite Jade, Gold And Silver Mantle Clock, European Watch & Clock Co. France, circa 1915...

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Cartier, Very Fine And Important Nephrite Jade, Gold And Silver Mantle Clock, European Watch & Clock Co. France, circa 1915
Case: height 10 1/4 inches, base measures 6 3/4 inches x 5 1/2 inches, sterling silver and 18k gold, large, nephrite jade top and base, Art Deco style scroll and line design elements, large gold plaque depicting an equestrian steeple chase scene on the front, hinged silver back door with slide latch
Dial: silver, radial black enameled Roman numerals, inner minute track, sunburst guilloche pattern at center, stylized beetle and poker hands, gold with black enamel
Movement: 8 day, brass, time and quarter hour striking, 15 jewels, signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc France, marked 798 bis, original winding and setting key is included
Signed: Cartier, European Watch & Clock Co. Inc

Provenance: from the El Morocco John Perona Collection


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