Description This Cigar Box Clock attributed to Cartier dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. The case is veneered in Amboyna with a Thuya bound edge. Mounted in the lid is a central clock framed with a silver plated bezel. The dial is finished in a silvered ground with Art Deco numerals and layout. The interior is fitted as a cigar case and divided into three sections, with the clock winding mechanism housed within the lid. Cigar box clocks of this type were produced during the early twentieth century, combining practical storage with a functional timepiece and this model is recorded among examples retailed by Cartier during the Art Deco period. View the full Boxes Collection. Cartier Cartier is a French jewellery and watchmaking house founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis François Cartier. The business was expanded by his son Alfred and later by his grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who established branches in Paris, London and New York, creating an international firm. Cartier became known for supplying jewellery to European royal courts, including King Edward VII who granted the firm a Royal Warrant in 1904. The company produced notable designs such as the Santos wristwatch in 1904 and the Tank watch in 1919, along with mystery clocks and platinum jewellery during the early twentieth century. Cartier remained family owned until 1964, after which the Paris, London and New York branches were reunited under single ownership. For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on Cartier. Amboyna also known as Andaman Padauk, Maiou or Narra grows in parts of East Asia (Malaysia, the Philippines and Borneo) and is often golden brown to red brown in colour with red grain. It is a firm wood with wavy and often interlocking grain making it difficult to work with hand tools, despite this it turns well and produces a high polish. The Burr from these trees varies in colour from a golden yellow to a deep red with sharp, close burr pips. It is very sought after and used for only the finest furniture. For further information see our Woods Encyclopaedia on Amboyna. Thuya grows in North West Africa. It is a soft wood which grows in a sporadic, twisted manner. The sought after part is the burr which grows underground as a root burr. It is red-brown in colour with a fine detailed grain and will take a high polish finish. For further information see our Woods Encyclopaedia on Thuya. Why Buy from Mark Goodger Antiques? With over thirty five years of specialist experience, Mark Goodger Antiques is recognised internationally as a leading authority in antique boxes and related works of art. Every item offered has been personally selected by Mark, whose knowledge and judgement are trusted by collectors, institutions, museums, interior designers, and fellow dealers worldwide. Every purchase is supplied with a full supporting package for clarity and reassurance. This includes a Certificate of Authenticity, a detailed condition and care guide specific to your item, our most recent catalogue, and a separate invoice suitable for insurance and valuation purposes. Each piece is carefully examined prior to sale to ensure accuracy of description and quality. Your purchase is fully insured during transit and protected by our straightforward money back guarantee, allowing you to buy with complete confidence. We pride ourselves on transparency, expertise, and long term relationships with our clients, many of whom return to us repeatedly over decades. When you buy from Mark Goodger Antiques, you are purchasing from a specialist family business built on knowledge, trust, and an unrivalled focus on antique boxes.
