Cartier Paris 1920 Art deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock In 18Kt Nephrite Jade Enamel

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Cartier Paris 1920 Art deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock In 18Kt Nephrite Jade Enamel:
$37500.00

A desk clock designed byCartier.

An impressive and beautifuldesk clock, created in Paris France by the house ofCartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunning rare piece has been designed withChinoiseriepatterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats and carved nephrite green jadeite jade. Accented with applications of navy blue enamel and fittedon top,with a hinged retractable handle.

The movement is mechanicalIt is accompanied with the associated original key for the winding. The dial is silverwith guilloche, Roman numerals with gold hands and inscribed, Cartier.

Weight: 320.95 Grams, (205.74 Dwt).

Measurements: 69 mm by 31 mm by 78 mm (2.72 x 1.22 x 3.07 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, five times with the head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the gold, two times with the maker's markJMinside of a lozange cartouche and signed on the reverse, "CARTIER 1649".

Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier,Cartier Exceptional objects,Palais Royal 2021, Volume 1, Pp-203, for one Illustrated.For other similar examples of Cartier desk timepieces of Chinese inspiration, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F.,Le Temps de Cartier, pp. 167, 169, 172-3 and 176.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition:The overall condition of this desk clockis excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D120822MAENM/.1235