207 Cartier A very attractive and rare, desk clock in amber and yellow gold, with central-guilloche dial and luminous numerals.
Estimate: € 15.000 – 30.000
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| model | Desk clock |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1950s |
| case material | Amber, yellow gold and enamel |
| case number | 4'176 |
| movement type | Manual, jewelled |
| dimension | 63mm width x 63mm length x 29.5mm depth |
| signed | Case and dial |
A marvel of mid-century artistry, this Cartier desk clock, dating from the 1950s, encapsulates the Maison’s unparalleled mastery in transforming precious materials into sculptural timepieces. While Cartier is best known for its daring shapes and jeweled extravagance, their post-war objets d’art embraced a quieter elegance—where simplicity met sophistication, and natural materials were celebrated for their innate beauty. It is within this context that the present amber clock was born. The case is executed in a warm honey-hued amber, radiating a soft translucence that shifts under the light, framed by finely worked 18K yellow gold accents. The dial, rightfully taking center stage, is minimalist yet utilitarian in design, showcasing radium numerals and hands for night legibility. At its very center, an elegant guillochage gives symmetry to its frame. At its heart beats a manual winding movement, true to Cartier's commitment to mechanical excellence during this golden era. A celebration of natural material, post-war elegance, and refined form, this clock is more than an object of timekeeping—it is a study in style and restraint, and a tribute to Cartier’s enduring taste for the exceptional.
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