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Cartier Belle Époque Rhodonite Clock
- This exceptional Belle Époque boudoir clock was crafted by Cartier
- Its rose-red rhodonite body is accented by gold, platinum, diamonds and enamel
- Cartier is renowned for producing clocks and watches with uncompromising attention to detail
- The masterpiece is complete with its original fitted Cartier case
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Cartier
Circa 1905
This exceptional Belle Époque boudoir clock by Cartier showcases the rare beauty of rhodonite paired with masterful craftsmanship in gold, platinum, diamonds and enamel. Its rose-red rhodonite body is accented by vivid green and blue enamel laurel motifs, a design motif gracefully echoed in the gilded handles. The white dial, with its black stylized Arabic numerals, is framed by a dazzling diamond-set bezel. These elements exemplify the refinement. . .
Cartier
Circa 1905
This exceptional Belle Époque boudoir clock by Cartier showcases the rare beauty of rhodonite paired with masterful craftsmanship in gold, platinum, diamonds and enamel. Its rose-red rhodonite body is accented by vivid green and blue enamel laurel motifs, a design motif gracefully echoed in the gilded handles. The white dial, with its black stylized Arabic numerals, is framed by a dazzling diamond-set bezel. These elements exemplify the refinement and artistic excellence that defined the beautiful era.
Cartier’s legacy in clock and watchmaking stretches nearly as far back as the founding of the House itself. In 1898, Louis Cartier, one of the three Cartier brothers and grandson of founder Louis-François, relocated with his father Alfred to 13 rue de la Paix. A gifted creator of jewels and objets d’art, Louis brought his artistry to the long-lost traditions of clockmaking, transforming what had once been a secondary pursuit into a hallmark of Cartier’s prestige. From that point forward, the firm produced clocks, table clocks and watches with uncompromising attention to perfection, beauty and originality. These timepieces became highly sought-after by Europe and America’s wealthiest families, admired for both their craftsmanship and exclusivity.
Complete with its original fitted Cartier case, this boudoir clock is a quintessential example of Belle Époque luxury, seamlessly combining exceptional materials with the refined elegance of early 20th-century design.
Signed “Cartier” on dial and case
2 3/8" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/8" deep
| Maker: | Cartier |
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Mantel Clocks |
| Stones: | Diamonds |
| Depth: | 1.13 in. (2.86 cm) |
| Width: | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
| Height: | 2.38 in. (6.03 cm) |
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