Lot Essay
Other lighter watches are illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier by J. Barracca, G. Negretti and F. Nencini, pp. 135 & 149.
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SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, NO.808, MOVEMENT SIGNED EUROPEAN WATCH AND CLOCK CO., CIRCA 1930
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Cartier. An unusual 18K gold and enamel lighter watch
Signed Cartier, Paris, no.808, movement signed European Watch and Clock Co., circa 1930
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the square silver matt dial with black baton five minute divisions, blued steel moon-style hands, the square black enamel bezel with Roman numerals, all set within the lighter case of typical form decorated with engine-turned checkered design, the flip top with engraved initials WDG, case and dial signed Cartier, movement signed EWC
46 mm. high
Signed Cartier, Paris, no.808, movement signed European Watch and Clock Co., circa 1930
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the square silver matt dial with black baton five minute divisions, blued steel moon-style hands, the square black enamel bezel with Roman numerals, all set within the lighter case of typical form decorated with engine-turned checkered design, the flip top with engraved initials WDG, case and dial signed Cartier, movement signed EWC
46 mm. high