Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 135
Patek Philippe Half Hunter Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 37016. Made in 1869, sold August 18, 1871. Fine and very rare, 18K gold half hunting-cased keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,500 - 4,300 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, entirely foliate engraved, sprung and hinged front cover with glazed aperture, blue champleve enamel radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, back cover with monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 32 mm., matte gilt, 15 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and mean time adjustment screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and cuvette signed, numbered on case and cuvette. Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |