Cartier Obus Paris dial in 18 k yellow gold Blue enamel numerals Laser noting a sale in France

noting a sale in France

- Serial 189xxx dating to 1956

signed Swiss

and historically significant piece

Because of the complexity and cost of this process

Cartier Obus Paris dial in 18 k yellow gold Blue enamel numerals Laser noting a sale in FranceIntroduced in the 1920soften cited as 1923 or 1929the Cartier Tank Obus is a rare and distinctive member of the Tank family, immediately recognizable by its square case and signature obus (bullet or shell shaped) lugs. The example at hand features a beautiful 18 kt yellow gold case measuring 25 25 mm, with a wide polished bezel and bold vivid blue enamel Roman numerals. The clean white dial is signed Paris and paired with the characteristic blued