Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 415
Patek Philippe - Quarter-Repeater Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 48157, retailed by A.H. Rodanet, Constructeur de Chronomètres, 36, Rue Vivienne, Paris. Made circa 1877. Fine, 18K gold, keyless, quarter-repeating pocket watch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,500
USD 4,000 - 6,500 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
C. Four-body, "bassine," polished, the back engine-turned with engraved foliate monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and five-minute Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 18''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with two polished steel hammers activated by a slide on the band. Case signed and numbered, cuvette signed by the retailer. Diam. 49 mm.
| 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 |