Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 339
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 42858, circa 1880. Very fine, 18K gold keyless hunting cased watch with vermicelli decoration.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,600
Sold: CHF 3,220
C. five-body, "bassine", vermicelli engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette.D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic 13/24, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds, blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40 mm (18''', gilt brass, bridge caliber, 19 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf tooth winding wheels.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-01 |
Good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |