Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 611

Hetman Stanislaw Zólkiewski Patek Philippe & Co., W GENEWIE, No. 11606. Made for the Polishmarket in 1856, sold on January 31, 1857. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold and enamel pocket watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. To be sold without reserve

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,800 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 4,800

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, back finely engraved and filled with black champlevé enamel depicting Hetman Stanislaw Zólkiewski, engine-turned background, reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, secured by two small screws. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40 mm.,18???, frosted gilt bar caliber, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed, case and cuvette numbered. Diam. 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Stanislaw Zolkiewski (1547-1619) Is one of the most heroic figures in Polish history. An accomplished general, a skilful diplomat, and a patriot, he excelled in all private and public virtues. He wrote an important history of his Muscovite campaigns.