Swiss gold, enamel, sapphire set octagonal lever Circa 1920

Open faced octagonal keyless lever by European Watch & Clock Co Inc.
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A very fine and rare Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and sapphire set open faced octagonal keyless lever watch, circa 1920. Nickel finished lever movement, 19 jewels. Silvered engine turned dial with Roman numerals, blued steel moon style hands. Octagonal case, stepped bezel, sapphire set band, the snap on back with a textured gold elephant with white enamel tusk and black and red enamel howdah, to the light green enamel star motif with black champlevé enamel borders, enhanced by translucent red enamel on engine turned ground. Movement signed by watchmaker, dial signed by retailer, case numbered.
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Width: 44 mm
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Signed: Cartier Paris – European Watch & Clock Co Inc.