Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock In Nephrite Jade Enamel And 18Kt Gold

A desk clock designed by Cartier.

An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunning rare piece has been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats and carved nephrite green jadeite jade. Accented with applications of navy blue enamel and fitted on top, with a hinged retractable handle.

The movement is mechanical It is accompanied with the associated original key for the winding. The dial is silver with guilloche, Roman numerals with gold hands and inscribed, Cartier.

Weight: 320.95 Grams, (205.74 Dwt).

Measurements: 69 mm by 31 mm by 78 mm  (2.72 x 1.22 x 3.07 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, five times with the head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the gold, two times with the maker's mark JM inside of a lozange cartouche and signed on the reverse, "CARTIER 1649".

Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional objects, Palais Royal 2021, Volume 1, Pp-203, for one Illustrated. For other similar examples of Cartier desk timepieces of Chinese inspiration, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, pp. 167, 169, 172-3 and 176.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this desk clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D120822MAENM/.1235