Cartier Paris Desk Clock with Manual Triple Calendar

Technical characteristics

Type

Desk clock

Maker

Cartier

Dial Hands

Blue champlevé enameled gold

Dimensions

11 x 7 cm

Balance Type

Cut bimetallic compensation balance

Serial Number

1884

Movement Maker

European Watch & Clock Co.

Movement Jewels

15 jewels

Maker / attribution

Cartier

Design

Visible features

• The dial features apertures displaying 'MERCREDI' for the day and 'SEPTEMBRE' for the month. • Pyramidal lapis lazuli cabochons are set on the lateral sides of the silver case. • The champagne dial center has an engine-turned pattern. • The clock is supported by a hinged rear easel stand.

Movement and Escapement

The internal mechanism is an eight-day going movement of gilt brass construction. The movement is comprised of 15 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The timekeeping regulation is maintained by a cut bimetallic compensation balance, which has been adjusted to three positions, working in conjunction with a Breguet balance spring. The movement is identified by the source as being manufactured by the European Watch & Clock Co., a detail indicated by a signature on the movement itself. The auction house reports the condition of the movement as requiring repair.

Signatures and Condition

The clock is signed by Cartier on both the dial and the case, with the case also bearing its individual serial number, 1884. The movement bears the signature of the European Watch & Clock Co. In terms of its condition, the auction description classifies the dial as good, though noting that it is oxidized.

Case and Dial Construction

The clock is housed in a shaped rectangular case composed of sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. The primary structure is sterling silver, complemented by a gold engine-turned bezel framing the dial. On the lateral panels, the case is accented with a pair of pyramidal lapis lazuli cabochons. A folding easel stand is attached to the rear to allow the clock to stand on a flat surface. The dial is champagne-colored with a central engine-turned texture and applied Roman numerals. It features three separate apertures to provide the calendar information: the day of the week is shown at the top, while the date and the month are indicated at the bottom. The time is displayed via blue champlevé enameled gold hands, which match the decorative aesthetic of the dial.

Identification

Serial number

1884

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

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