Cartier. A fine and rare jade, lapis lazuli, diamond and mother of pearl pendulette
Circa 1925, reference no. 1233, movement by the European Watch and Clock Co., no. 35036
The eight-day movement within a cushion form case carved from a jade boulder, rising black enameled rectangular handle secured by enameled mounts, circular mother of pearl dial with blue roman chapters enclosing a carved green jade roundel, openwork hands set with numerous rose cut diamonds all within a conforming enameled bezel flanked by four scalework mounts set with cabochon lapis lazuli. 66 x 66 x 22 mm
The eight-day movement within a cushion form case carved from a jade boulder, rising black enameled rectangular handle secured by enameled mounts, circular mother of pearl dial with blue roman chapters enclosing a carved green jade roundel, openwork hands set with numerous rose cut diamonds all within a conforming enameled bezel flanked by four scalework mounts set with cabochon lapis lazuli. 66 x 66 x 22 mm
Sold for
US$ 54,900
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Norma Shearer (1902 1983), one of the most famous stars in early Hollywood, successfully made the transition from silent films to talking pictures. Nominated for five Oscars, she won in 1930 for her role in The Divorcee.
Vintage portrait of Norma Shearer by George Hurrell from the Estate of Norma Shearer
To be offered in the June 26 Entertainment Memorabilia Auction.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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