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A fine mid 20th century gold, platinum and diamond mounted hardstone desk timepiece, in original fitted case Cartier, number 02278
16 December 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £35,000 inc. premium
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A fine mid 20th century gold, platinum and diamond mounted hardstone desk timepiece, in original fitted case
Cartier, number 02278
The shallow arch red marble top over the engine turned rectangular case with conforming doors mounted with diamond set platinum strap handle, over the stepped gold and marble base, the doors opening to reveal the 1.75 inch (3.5inch when doors opened) silvered Roman rectangular dial with diamond set platinum hands, the movement wound and set via a retractable gilt knop to the underside of the base, signed 'Cartier, Paris' to the rear of the base; together with the satin and velvet lined fitted gilt tooled red leather case. 9cm (3.5in)
The shallow arch red marble top over the engine turned rectangular case with conforming doors mounted with diamond set platinum strap handle, over the stepped gold and marble base, the doors opening to reveal the 1.75 inch (3.5inch when doors opened) silvered Roman rectangular dial with diamond set platinum hands, the movement wound and set via a retractable gilt knop to the underside of the base, signed 'Cartier, Paris' to the rear of the base; together with the satin and velvet lined fitted gilt tooled red leather case. 9cm (3.5in)