MAISON RIONDET
France
2 place Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
Phone.: + 33 (0)6 16 74 68 73
g.riondet@maison-riondet.fr
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For over half a century, Maison Riondet has specialized in antique jewelry and collectible watches. Today, it is represented by Geoffray Riondet, a gemologist and certified expert at the Court of Appeal.
In 2005, Maison Riondet expanded into the field of appraisal, notably conducting on-site analyses of historical jewels. Its high standards are also reflected in continuous research, with more than 70 published articles to date.
In addition, Geoffray Riondet initiated the book « Antique French Jewelry (1800–1950) », published by Flammarion with a foreword by Victoire de Castellane. The book has been available in English since 2024.
To mark the centenary celebrations of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, Maison Riondet is presenting a selection of collectible watches and Art Deco jewellery at FAB Paris.
CARTIER
Tank Cintrée Watch
Circa 1930
- Material: 750/1000 yellow gold (18 k)
- Dimensions: Elongated and curved, 23 mm wide and 46 mm long
- Shape: Rectangular with a pronounced curve, designed to fit the wrist perfectly.
- Dial colour: Cream white
- Numerals: Elongated Roman numerals, typical of Cartier
- Hands: Blued steel, Breguet style
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical European Watch and Clock
- Co Strap: Black alligator leather with a Cartier folding clasp
Launched in 1921, the Tank Cintrée is one of the most iconic models in Cartier’s Tank collection.
The 1930 version fully embodies the elegance of Art Deco aesthetics and the refinement of Cartier watchmaking between the two world wars.
The exact production of the Cartier Tank Cintrée in 1930 is not precisely documented. However, it is established that Cartier’s annual production of watches in the 1930s was extremely limited. For example, in 1932, only six Tank watches were produced in total, all variants combined. Given that the Tank Cintrée accounted for a fraction of this production, it is reasonable to assume that the number of pieces produced in 1930 was also very low.
Cartier watch production in the 1920s and 1930s was artisanal and made to order, making each piece unique. Furthermore, the fragility of the dials and the lack of water resistance in the cases have contributed to the rarity of models in good condition today.
So, although the exact number of pieces produced in 1930 is unknown, it is clear that the Tank Cintrée from this period is an extremely rare piece.
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