Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 335
Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No.5758, case No.5758, made for Tiffany & Co., N.Y. circa 1853. Extremely rare miniature 18 ct. gold fob watch.
JPY 3,500,000 - 4,000,000
CHF 35,000 - 40,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", entirely engraved with leaf foliage. D. White enamel, Roman nurnerals. Bluedsteel Breguet hands. M. 6.5", gilt Geneva bar, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Signed case. In very fine condition. Diam. 18.5mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published with enamel case is illustrated
and described in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", page 110,
figs. 20 a-c.