Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 604
Patek Philippe & Cie. A Geneve, No. 76227, case No. 76227, Invention Brevetee, circa 1885. Fine silver, keyless fob watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back with St. George and the Dragon in repousse work. Hinged silver cuvette. D. Gold, chased with foliage, Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line escapement " a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-4 |
Very good Fair |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2-21 |
Very good Period |
Notes
A very similar watch, but in a gold case, is illustrated in M. Huber
and A. Banbery Patek Philippe Pocket Watches, p. 133, fig. 63 a,b,c.