Swiss Enamel Frames and Objects

Cartier Desk & Travel Clock – Cathay Pacific Pilot Edition – 1980s A rare and highly collectible Cartier desk and travel clock with a unique aviation provenance. Issued by Cathay Pacific Airways to long‑haul pilots, this piece was designed as a refined bedside or desk companion during stopovers. Featuring the airline’s stamp on the caseback, it combines Cartier elegance with genuine historical significance. Key Details • Model: Cartier Desk & Travel Clock • Era: Mid‑1980s • Case Size: 50mm x 50mm • Case Material: Brass • Dial: Signed Cartier Paris • Hour Markers: Black Roman numerals • Hands: Classic Cartier style • Crown: Set with original blue cabochon stone • Movement: Quartz • Functions: Time (alarm no longer operational) • Mechanism: Foldable travel case design Condition Report Case: Shows visible marks and scratches from travel use, adding authentic character and provenance. Dial: Clean and well preserved with strong Cartier signature and legibility. Hands: Original and in excellent condition. Crown: Blue cabochon intact and original. Overall: A well‑travelled piece with honest wear, consistent with its history and purpose. Working Order Quartz movement recently fitted with a new battery. Timekeeping is accurate and reliable. Alarm function no longer operational and reflected in pricing. Our View This is far more than just a travel clock — it is a piece of aviation history. Cartier objects with documented airline provenance are rarely seen, and the connection to Cathay Pacific pilots makes this particularly special. The classic Roman dial, blue cabochon crown and foldable design give it unmistakable Cartier identity, while its honest wear tells a story of real use across the globe. A rare opportunity to acquire a unique and meaningful Cartier collectible that stands apart from typical luxury desk clocks.

A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds and Rubies. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ag...

An exceptional and rare 18th-century Indian bazuband (armband) crafted circa 1775. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of the period with a striking dual-sided design. One si...

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A Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle A very rare Persian, Qajar, polychrome enamelled gold cane handle, of cylindrical form, decorated with fl...

A Cartier travel desk clock in the oval Baignoire silhouette, featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, blue sword-shaped hands, the hidden Cartier signature within the numer...

A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...

This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...

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Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised flower head motifs. Hallmarked, sterling silver. Excellen...