Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 138
Patek Philippe et Cie , Genève, case No. 4549. Made for E. Meyrat a Rio de Janeiro, c. 1850 . Fine, rare and early, 18K gold hunting case keyless watch.
HKD 12,000 - 20,000
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 16,250
C. Four body, demi-bassine, entirely engraved with scrolled feathers, a champleve enamelled escutcheon on the cover, a greyhound on the back. Hinged gold cuvette ,engine turned band. D. Matte silver dial with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 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, wolf?s tooth winding. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |