Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 26
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 71669, case No. 71669, made for M. Madson & Co. circa 1874. Fine and unusual, silver, keyless center second watch.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" with florally chased bezels and band, the back decorated with a scene depicting Saint George and the Dragon, and inside the case, Jesus, during the tempest on the Sea of Galilee. Silver cuvette. D. Silver champleve, in the style of the XVIII century, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. GiIt Louis XIV hands and counterpoised center seconds. M. 18?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, indirect driven center seconds, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 48mm.
