Love the mystery clocks...

Mar 02, 2011,10:26 AM
 

Thank you SJX!

Love the mystery clocks, especially the Lung-guay (dragon-tortoise) mystery clock.

The intricate detail of the first vanity case was also mind-numbing.

And the final two mystery clocks are so exquisite they are beyond words.

What a rich history Cartier has.

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Cartier's history as a watchmaker - the Cartier Collection of vintage timepieces at SIHH

 
 By: SJX : February 26th, 2011-03:06
The Cartier Collection is the tangible respository of the maison's rich history - 1000 items spanning jewellery, timepieces, objet d'art. A good number of them are timepieces in every conceivable shape, size, form and function. At SIHH in January earlier ...  

Love it...

 
 By: patrick_y : February 26th, 2011-08:36
A rich history indeed. Love the Art Deco mystery clocks, especially the ones with oriental flair conceived for the Oriental markets.

More photos for you

 
 By: SJX : March 1st, 2011-20:41
taken at Rue de la Paix of objet d'art in Chinoiserie style from 1920s-30s. - SJX Below: Two of the highlights of the exhibition, a pair of Chinoiserie Mystery clocks - each would go for a whopping mid-six figures at auction today. This message has been e...  

Love the mystery clocks...

 
 By: patrick_y : March 2nd, 2011-10:26
Thank you SJX! Love the mystery clocks, especially the Lung-guay (dragon-tortoise) mystery clock. The intricate detail of the first vanity case was also mind-numbing. And the final two mystery clocks are so exquisite they are beyond words. What a rich his... 

It was a grand exhibit. Thanks for the excellent

 
 By: timerider : February 26th, 2011-09:49
report and memory boost--it was truly captivating. Best to all, Tim

Thank you SJX

 
 By: Dje : March 3rd, 2011-12:21
Hi SJX, Thank you for your report! This exhibition was really amazing! There was enough to open a museum in fact. Cheers Dje

Awesome!!! Thanks

 
 By: Roni M : March 4th, 2011-15:49