Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
LOT 435
Patek-Philippe et Cie - Geneve, N° 4549, case N° 4549. For E.Meyrat a Rio de Janeiro, ca. 1812 Fine 18K gold hunting case, early keyless watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
Four body massive "demi-bassine" case, engraved overall with scrolled feathers, a champleve enamelled escutcheon on the cover, a sitting greyhound on the back. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. Mat silver dial with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. Gilt brass 12.5" movement, 8 jewels, with the earliest patented Patek Philippe keyless winding device, cylinder escapement with a plain three armed gilt brass balance. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.
