Cartier. A gilt brass and enamel alarm clock; arched form with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, the lower part with a band of maroon enamel; hinged strut to reverse, supported on two Cartier 'C' shaped supports, circa 1980. Signed to the reverse Cartier. Paris, serial number 15274. In red velvet Cartier pouch. Height 8.6cm.; together with a Cartier accordion-shaped gilt brass desk clock, oval white enamel dial with Roman numerals and date aperture at 6 o'clock. Signed Cartier and numbered 7531 05867. 13.7 x 7.8cm.

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