Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 337
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 48240, case No. 48240, made for Hennegen, Bates & Co. Baltimore, circa 1876. Fine early 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with chronograph.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 5,750
C. Four body, massive, "bassine carrure ronde", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet Numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 18?, nickel plated, 25 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 49mm.
