Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...

Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 25

Patel< Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 105393, case No. 217602, circa 1895. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, pearl and turquoise paved keyless fob watch with heart shaped matching clip.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the polished band with blue and white champleve enamelled floral decoration, split pearl set bezel, the back paved with calibrated pearls and turquoises. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 9 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.