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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 565

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 74861, case No. 71954, made for Jaques & Marcus, New York, circa 1886. Very fine and rare 18K gold painted on enamel double-cased keyless pendant watch.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

C. Outer: two-body, polished, monogrammed on the back, inner: two-piece, ?bassine?, painted on black enamel with two cherubs playing on a cloud, bezel with repeated pattern of gold paillons and blue flowers on black enamel ground. D. Black enamel with gold radial Roman numerals and minute ring, center painted en suite with the case with a cherub chasing a butterfly. Gold ?Louis XVI? hands. M. 25.5 mm. (11 1/2???), cal. 15a, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line ?moustache? lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-47

Good

Period crown

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original