Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
LOT 342
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No 84145, case No 201376, made for Tiffany & Co , New York, circa 1889. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set keyless fob watch in an original tortoise shell covered fitted case.
JPY 600,000 - 800,000
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Four body massive "Empire" case with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the back covered with small painted "fleurs de lys" over a grey blue enamelled background (slightly re-stored). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Nickel plated 11"' movement, "fausses côte" deco-ration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam.: 33 mm.
