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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 26430, case No. 26430, circa 1867. Fine 18 ct. gold half hunting-cased quarterrepeating, keyless watch.
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engine-turned overall with a micro-plume pattern, the cover with black champlevé Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman mimerais and sunk subsidiary seconds small chips on the edge. M. 18 ? frosted and gilt, 17 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette; In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.