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Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.56846, case No. 56846, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, half hunting cased keyless watch.
C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", polished with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture the back engraved with a Royal crown and monogram "U". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16? gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.