Description
A Signed Cartier Art Deco Clock with Agate, Blue Enamel, and Black Gem Accents A striking Art Deco Cartier desk clock featuring a luminous honey-toned agate case , a signed Cartier dial, a vivid turquoise-blue enamel bezel , and four square black gem-set corner accents. Compact, elegant, and richly decorative, this piece reflects the sophisticated geometry and luxurious materials associated with Cartier’s early 20th-century decorative objects. This exceptional Art Deco Cartier Agate Blue Enamel and Gem-Set Desk Clock is a refined decorative object that brings together natural stone, enamel artistry, and Cartier’s celebrated design language. The clock is formed from a square, softly translucent honey-colored agate case , whose natural cloud-like variations give the piece depth, warmth, and individuality. The polished surface catches the light beautifully, making it an elegant accent for a desk, vanity, mantel, or curated collection of fine objects. At the center is a silver-tone dial signed Cartier , featuring black Roman numerals and a finely textured guilloché-style center. The gold-tone hands are especially decorative, designed with open circular links and arrow-shaped tips, adding a distinctive jeweled character to the face of the clock. Surrounding the dial is a vibrant blue enamel bezel , decorated with small gold-tone details and stylized Art Deco motifs that create a bold contrast against the soft glow of the agate. Each corner of the agate case is mounted with a square black gem-set accent, likely intended to create the sharp, graphic contrast so admired during the Art Deco period . These dark stones, set in gold-tone mounts, give the clock a strong architectural presence and emphasize the symmetry of the design. The reverse features a rounded clock movement and a sculptural gold-tone stand with circular supports, allowing the piece to sit beautifully as a small luxury desk or table clock. Measuring approximately 3 inches by 3 inches , this Cartier Art Deco desk clock is compact in size but visually powerful. It is a wonderful piece for collectors of Cartier objects , Art Deco clocks , antique desk accessories, jeweled decorative objects, and fine designs combining agate, enamel, and gem-set details . Key Features • Art Deco Cartier desk clock with signed Cartier dial • Square honey-toned agate case with natural translucency and variation • Vivid turquoise-blue enamel bezel with decorative gold-tone motifs • Four square black gem-set corner accents • Silver-tone dial with black Roman numerals • Ornate gold-tone hands with open circular link design and arrow tips • Gold-tone reverse movement and sculptural standing support • Compact size, measuring approximately 3 x 3 inches • Elegant decorative object for a desk, vanity, mantel, or collector’s display • A desirable piece for collectors of Cartier , Art Deco design , and jeweled clocks Technical Specifications Maker: Cartier Period/Style: Art Deco Material: Agate, enamel, metal, black gem-set accents Case: Honey-toned agate Bezel: Blue enamel with gold-tone decorative details Dial: Signed Cartier Numerals: Roman numerals Approximate Dimensions: Around 3 inches by 3 inches Type: Desk clock / decorative table clock Condition: Antique condition with visible age, patina, and wear consistent with period use A rare and elegant Art Deco Cartier agate and blue enamel desk clock , ideal for collectors of signed luxury objects, fine decorative clocks, and jeweled Art Deco design. Available now at DSF Antique Jewelry.
