Cartier Alarm Clock, model 7511

A pretty desk or boudoir 8-day mechanical alarm clock from Cartier, the brass case with a faux tortoiseshell dial surround and gilt oval detailing.

The back is signed Cartier, with sapphire cabochon-set crowns to set the time and alarm. It is also stamped with 7511 (model number) and 00368 (serial number).

The curved stand has two mirrored ‘C’s’ in Cartier’s signature font.

Perfect 1¾ inch white enamel dial, with white alarm hand and matching black time hands.

The Swiss jewelled movement is overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

• Height 4 inches (10cms)

Note that this is the mechanical version, not the Santos (quartz) model.