Exceptional Horological Works of Art

Geneva, Oct 19, 2002

LOT 149

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 28939, made in 1867 especially for Louise of Hesse-Cassel, Queen of Denmark, as a gift for her husband King Christian IX, on their 25th wedding anniverssay. Historically important 18K gold, diamond-set, painted on enamel keyless watch with a portrait of the Queen of Denmark.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", back with translucent dark blue enamel over engine-turning centered with the diamond-set initials "LC" with royal ribbon and surmounted by stars, gold hinged cuvette with very finely painted portrait of the Queen, very fine matte border. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 43 mm., frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, patented winding/setting system. Signed on the movement. Diam. 48 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3 - 21
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Christian IX (1818-1907) and Louise of Hesse-Cassel (1817-1898), King and Queen of Denmark Born on September 7, 1817, Louise of Hesse-Cassel was the daughter of Landgrave William of Hesse-Cassel and Princess Louise Charlotte of Denmark. She married Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glucksburg on May 26, 1842. Christian and Louise were second cousins, sharing two great-grandfathers, King Frederik V of Denmark and Landgrave Frederik II of Hesse-Cassel. They were both related to the British Royal family since their shared great-grandmother, Mary of Hanover, the wife of the Landgrave, was the daughter of King George II of Great Britain. Prince Christian and Princess Louise settled in the Yellow Palace in Copenhagen. Soon, children began to arrive: Frederik in 1843, Alexandra in 1844, Vilhelm in 1845, Dagmar in 1847, Thyra in 1853 and Valdemar in 1858. King Christian VIII ?s only son Frederik not having produced an heir, it was decided that his niece Louise could transfer her rights to the throne to her husband. Therefore, upon the death of Frederick VII in 1863, Prince Christian acceded to the throne as Christian IX.