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    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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