Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 32
PATEK PHILIPPE MADE FOR POPE PIUS IX IN 1876 Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, movement No. 52233, case No. 52233. Made in 1876, sold on May 14th, 1877 and presented by Swiss Catholics to Pope Pius IX in 1877. Fine and extremely rare, historically important, sterling silver, keyless open- face pocket watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
USD 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 115,000 - 195,000 / CHF 13,000 - 22,000
Sold: USD 18,750
Four-body, "bassine et filets," polished, the back cover engraved with the Papal coat of arms beneath the Papal crown. Hinged silver cuvette engraved "Pio IX. P.P. Helveti Catholici D.D. MDCCCLXXVII," White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. 40 mm. frosted gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gold balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered, cuvette signed and numbered.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |
