Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992
LOT 161
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 7874, case No. 7874, circa 1855. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, early keyless watch. "Invention Brevetée de Patek Philippe"
ITL 5,500 - 6,000
USD 4,200 - 5,000
Sold: ITL 5,520
C. Four body,"bassine et filets", engine-turned with reeded band . Gold cuvette, engine turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and offset sunk subsidiary seconds (hair line). Gold " fleurs de lys" hands. M. 17-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.. Earliest type of stem winding as invented by Adrien Philippe (French Patent No. 1317 of 22 April 1845). Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.
