Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
patek Philippe Purple enamel dragon Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 145176, case No. 258298. Made circa 1910. Very fine and interesting, keyless, 18K yellow gold Art Nouveau enamel and diamond pendant watch.
C. Four-body, "demi-bassine et filets", solid, box-hinged, chased, bezel with foliate pattern and purple guilloche enamel, case back centered with a diamond-set dragon on a purple guilloche ground, hinged gold cuvette with monogram, Art Nouveau style bow set with four diamonds. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute gold markers. Yellow gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. 27 mm, maillechort, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustache, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator with graduations engraved on center bridge, wolf?s tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |