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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 417
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 138082, case No. 252359, made for Tiffany & Co. in 1907, sold on 22 August 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless extra slim five minute repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, with invisible hinges, the back engraved with a coat of arms with the motto: Deo recique liber. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 10 November 1908. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spadel" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial, case and movement. hl very good condition with certificate attesting the watch was produced by Patek Philippe. Diam. 48 mm.
