Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 62
PATEK PHILIPPE PENDANT WATCH WITH ENAMEL PORTRAIT OF SAINT FABIOLA Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, movement No. 86244, case No. 211683. Made in 1889 for Bunde & Upmeyer Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sold September 26th, 1893. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold, pearls and painted enamel lady's pendant watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives, correspondence from Patek Philippe and encyclopedia information on Saint Fabiola and Jean-Jacques Henner, artist of the portrait.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 62,000 - 93,000 / CHF 7,300 - 11,000
Sold: USD 20,000
Four-body, "bassine", the case back in translucent deep red enamel with portrait of Saint Fabiola, bezels and bow set with pearls, hinged gold cuvette. Pink enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minutes track. Gold Louis XV hands. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, moustache straight- line lever escapement , cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and cuvette signed, cuvette and movement signed for the retailer.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-78 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |