Stock No. | JH154 |
Height | 3.5 inches to the top of the repeat button, case is 4 inches high. |
Case | The 18 carat gold rectangular case has a circular engine turned decoration on all five sides and sits on a shaped agate plinth base. A cylindrical repeat button is displayed on the top of the case. |
Dial | The white enamel decorated bezel features Arabic numerals and intricate minute and hour hands. |
Movement | The movement of this timepiece is by Nocturne, 6070, repeating the hours and includes its original gilt key. |
Duration | 8 day. |
Provenance | Bonhams, 2013. Private English collector. |
Comparative Literature | Carriage clocks: their history and development by Allix and Bonnert. Carriage and other travelling clocks by Derek Roberts. |
Escapement | Lever platform escapement. |
Condition | Good condition, travelling box rubbed in places. |
18 carat gold travelling timepiece by Cartier Circa Early 20th century
A fine and rare 18 carat gold minute repeating travelling timepiece with the original key and satin lined travelling case by Cartier, Paris, number 430.
£22,000
Additional information
Dimensions | 5827373 cm |
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