CARTIER Lot n° 28

CARTIER Oeuf" clock Circa 1905 Revolving disc clock in vermeil, amethyst quartz and translucent enamel Case: egg-shaped, green translucent enamel base, green edging, amethyst quartz egg, signed Cartier and hallmarked Henri Dubret Dial: white enamel rotating disc with Roman numerals, minute track and hour markers (restorations visible). Movement: mechanical, numbered with the words "déposé" (registered) Height: 8 cm Base 6 x 6 x 2 cm A clock in amethyst, silver plated and emanel by Cartier circa 1905. Signed and with Henri Dubret stamp In 2007, the House of Cartier exhibited all its treasures at the Kremlin Museum in Moscow, immersing us in the Cartier style and the influence of Imperial Russia, during the reign of the last Tsar Nicolas II. Among the objects on display was an exceptional piece, an Empire green enamel and grey-blue base clock with a rotating disc, reflecting the jeweler's admiration for the famous Fabergé eggs. This clock, whose description resembles our own, is the perfect testimony to Cartier's Russian period, during which many objects were inspired by Fabergé creations. While the egg is obviously associated in the collective unconscious with the reign of Tsar Nicholas II and Fabergé's sublime creations, we can say that Cartier found its inspiration in Imperial Russia. Many of Cartier's customers in Western Europe also benefited from creations directly inspired by the Slavic soul, and some Russian-inspired creations can be found among major customers in France. A similar example of the "Oeuf" clock was sold at the time to Anna Gould, the wife of Boni de Castellane, illustrated on page 76 of the reference work Cartier Objets d'Exceptions, by Olivier Bachet / Alain Cartier. Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Visible wear and tear throughout. visible damage to the enamel on the hour and minute circle and on the base Movement does not work, need complete overhaul Condition report given as an indication : Sold as is, without warranty Signs of wear from use visible throughout, Accidents to the enamel of rotating disc for hours and minutes and on the base Movement not ticking ,plan a complete overhaul