Description
Cartier, Paris, made in 1919. Very fine and important "Pendule Mysterieuse Modele A", 18K gold, onyx, rock crystal and diamond eight day-going Mystery clock. C. Rectangular rock crystal case with molded tapered pediment, mounted on a rectangular onyx base with four diamonds set in the corner. D. White champleve enamel ring with yellow gold radial Roman numerals, rose-cut diamond-set inner ring, the whole placed within a rectangular frame decorated en suite. Rose-cut diamond-set hands. M. Rectangular brass frosted and gilt movement with going barrel, gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the back of the dial and the base. Dim. Height 137 mm, width at the base 91 mm.
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