Lot 126. An Art deco rock crystal, gem-set and diamond strut clock, by Cartier. Estimate £100,000 – £150,000 ($144,600 - $216,900). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The black enamel circular dial with pierced and carved jade centre, rose-cut diamond and buff top ruby-set hands and similarly-set Roman numerals, to the rope twist design black enamel bezel, accented by sugarloaf ruby detail, to the polished arch shaped rock crystal case and strut, with further applied carved ruby tree with diamond and black enamel planter detail, mechanical movement, circa 1929, 9.6 x 7.6cm. Signed Cartier to the case, no.2763 and 0882
Literature: Cf. J. Barracca, G. Negretti and F. Nencini, Les Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, p.173 for a very similar rock crystal clock
Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 15 June 2016, London, King Street