48 Cartier France Charming and Unusual, Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch, in Yellow Gold, Designed with Geometric Decoration, With Box
Estimate: € 5,000 – 10,000
Sold (Premium)€7,800
Model: Guillotine
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1930s
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 9 1/2
Dimensions: 45 × 29 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box
The lot here offered is an extremely special creation by Cartier named Guillotin: its designation is easy given, considering the unusual way the dial is hidden behind two sliding windows activated by the ends that reminds a guillotine. Produced in various styles and with different decorations, this very watch is a remarkable work of art and craftsmanship combining a striking design, an innovative technology and mastery in shaping the gold. The yellow-gold rectangular case has an engraved Art Deco striped pattern, two sliding shutters, flipping open and closing by depressing the gold thumb bars reveal a silvered dial with Roman numerals and minute track. The present Cartier is a stunning and extremely rare Art Deco creation that perfectly embodies the genius of Cartier and is absolutely desirable piece for every collection.