Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 322
Patek Philippe - Venus Pendant Watch Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 112946, case No. 223254. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, Louis XV-style, keyless, 18K yellow gold pendant watch with repousse case decoration by G. Mantz.
HKD 45,000 - 70,000
USD 5,500 - 9,000 / EUR 4,000 - 6,300
Sold: HKD 56,250
C. Four-body, "Louis XV", box-hinged, chased repousse, the bezel with chased foliage pattern and case back depicting Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, on a dolphin surrounded by cherubs, asymmetric foliate border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute gold numerals. Yellow gold Louis XV hands. M. Cal. 10???, rhodium-plated, 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, cuvette and movement signed, case signed G. Mantz. Diam. 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |