Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 513
Patel< Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, No. 145913, case No. 243009, Invention Brevetee, circa 1885, made for Elizabeth Langdon in 1910. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back with St. George and the Dragon in repousse work. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the inscription. D. Gold, chased with foliage, Roman numerals and inner ring for hours from 13 to Z4 in the 17th century German style. Blued steel "Gothic" hands. M. 9 1/2"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.
Notes
A very similar watch, is illustrated in M. Huber and
A. Banbery Patek Philippe pocket watches, p. 133, fig. 63 a,b,c.