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AN ART DÉCO MULTI-GEM 'LIGNE S' CLOCK, BY CARTIER
The circular mother-of-pearl dial with black enamel Roman numerals in a rosé mirrored rectangular case with black enamel frame decorated with mother-of-pearl and coral, corallium rubrum, bead corners, rock crystal and enamel plinth, circa 1930, 15.0 cm, 1.7 kg, in maroon leather Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier, no. S588
The circular mother-of-pearl dial with black enamel Roman numerals in a rosé mirrored rectangular case with black enamel frame decorated with mother-of-pearl and coral, corallium rubrum, bead corners, rock crystal and enamel plinth, circa 1930, 15.0 cm, 1.7 kg, in maroon leather Cartier fitted case
Signed Cartier, no. S588
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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This lot will be subject to Fish & Wildlife regulations if it is to be imported into the USA.
At the end of the 1920s, Jeanne Toussaint creates the S department (for 'Silver' or 'Soir', which means 'evening' in French,: in order to start designing utilitarian objects, often without even semi-precious gemstones. It became widely popular during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
At the end of the 1920s, Jeanne Toussaint creates the S department (for 'Silver' or 'Soir', which means 'evening' in French,: in order to start designing utilitarian objects, often without even semi-precious gemstones. It became widely popular during the Great Depression of the 1930s.