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    Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's. ...

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    • Timepieces:Clocks, Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's. ...
    • Timepieces:Clocks, Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's. ...
    • Timepieces:Clocks, Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's. ...
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    Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's
    Case: 3 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches deep, 4 inches high, silver plate, 20 microns, ribbed silver plated sides, Art Deco motif accents with blue jasper panels and base trim, 91180478
    Dial: white with blue Arabic numerals and radial indexes, the dial is concealed in the base, blue baton hands
    Movement: quartz, 11 jewels, inner quartz crystal prisms and mirrors
    Signed: Cartier on the case, dial and movement

    This ingenious mechanism was first developed and patented by Gaston Cusin, who was inspired to create this design by the way in which periscopes operate. The quartz crystal prisms and mirrors allow the dial, which is concealed in the base, to become visible, but only from a certain angle. This timepiece is accompanied by its original fitted box.

    Condition Report*: Type: Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's
    Dial: white with blue Arabic numerals and radial indexes, the dial is concealed in the base
    Hands: blue baton hands
    Metal: silver plate, 20 microns
    Case: #91180478
    Case Info: ribbed silver plated sides, Art Deco motif accents with blue jasper panels and base trim
    Case Width: 3 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches deep, 4 inches high
    Crystal: crystal
    Watch Movement: quartz, 11 jewels, inner quartz crystal prisms and mirrors
    Condition: This interesting mystery clock is presented in excellent condition. One miniscule nick on the top front panel, otherwise like new. Small inscription on the base. Original fitted box is in good condition.
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    December, 2019
    10th Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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