Sold for:
$18,800
$18,800
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Wristwatch, Cartier, c. 1919, the oval silvered dial with Roman numeral indicators flanked by arched onyx tablets, frame and rectangular lugs bead-set with rose-cut diamonds, enclosing an 18-jewel five adjustment nickel movement no. 5050 signed Ferrero, French guarantee stamp, (later 14kt white gold tubular bracelet). Note: For a similar examples, see Cartier: A Century of Cartier Wristwatches, by George Gordon, p.430, and Les Temps du Cartier, by Barracca et al, p. 66 The watch contains elements of both the Tortue (1919) and the forerunners of the Baignoire styles (1914).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-09-23
