Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 276
Patek Philippe & Co., Geneva, No.11O4O3, case No.222O13, made for Mary Ellison Walbaum in August 1899. Fine ancI rare 18 ct. gold chased keyless watch in Louis XIV style.
JPY 600,000 - 800,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
C. Four body, massive, Louis XIV, bezel with motto, back with George and the Dragon, interior with Christ and Saint Peter on board ship. D. Gold, "oignon" style with blue Roman numerals on white cartouches. Blued-steel Louis XIV hands. M. 12", nickelled, 15 jewels, lever escapement " à moustaches", cut compensation balance, flat spring. Signed case. In good condition. Diam. 34mm.
Notes
For a virtually identical case see Patek Philippe Watches,
page 124, figs. 46 a, b.