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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 344
The Fall of Nicholas I Patek et Czapek, Genève, No. 894, made for the Polish market in 1843, sold on November 12, 1844. Fine 18K gold dress watch.
CHF 2,300 - 2,800
EUR 1,500 - 1,900 / USD 1,800 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 2,760
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" with coin edge band, back engraved after a lithograph by Napoleon Thomas François de Villain, with a scene depicting the dethronement of Nicholas I by the Polish Parliament on January 25, 1831, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 42 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 46 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 16 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 20 - 01 |