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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 759
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97455, case No. 213191, made for Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, circa 1893. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1912. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
