Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990

LOT 39

Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No.56282, case No.209023, circa 1885. Fine and unusual "Art Nouveau" keyless watch.

JPY 600,000 - 700,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: JPY 776,250

C. Four body, massive, "bassine". Gold cuvette. D. Matt silvered with extraordinary caligraphic Arabic hour numerals. Blued Louis XV hands. M. 15"', frosted and gilt, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustaches", flat spring. Signed dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46mm.


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The unusual numerals were clearly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement which began in 1879 following the Paris Exhibition.