The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 329
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 17650, case No. 17650, circa 1860.Fine, 18K gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, applied gold initials in the front, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40 mm (18'''), cal 18h, frosted gilt, 20 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, early pin-set system with the last Philippe winding arrangement.Cuvette signed. Movement punched "PP" under the dial.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-01 |
Good Worn HANDS Original |