No Reserve
8134
Cartier
Ref. 2748
A fine and attractive Art-Deco style quartz palladium-plated desk clock with alarm, ebonized wood base and orange chalcedony embellishment
- Estimate
- HK$10,000 - 20,000•€1,100 - 2,200$1,300 - 2,600
HK$6,985
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Cartier
- Year
- Circa 1990s, Switzerland
- Reference No
- 2748
- Case No
- 161055GD
- Material
- Palladium, wood and chalcedony
- Dimensions
- 85mm length x 21mm width x 84mm height including the wooden base
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• The present charming Cartier alarm clock, from circa 1990s, is housed in a rectangular palladium-plated case. It is complemented with an ebonised wooden base and accented with two reddish orange chalcedony embellishment on the sides of the base. The elegant timepiece features a crisp white dial adorned with classic Roman numerals and metallic blue hands enhanced with luminescent accents. Its quartz movement ensures reliable timekeeping, while the compact dimensions make it a perfect fit for any desk or display.
• With a minimalist aesthetic and high-quality craftsmanship, this clock is more than a functional accessory but a collector’s piece that reflects Cartier’s legacy of luxury. Offered in excellent condition with only minor surface wear, it’s ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate understated elegance as a timeless addition to any curated collection or sophisticated interior.
• With a minimalist aesthetic and high-quality craftsmanship, this clock is more than a functional accessory but a collector’s piece that reflects Cartier’s legacy of luxury. Offered in excellent condition with only minor surface wear, it’s ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate understated elegance as a timeless addition to any curated collection or sophisticated interior.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
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