Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000
LOT 150
Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève, No. 76227, case No. 76227, Invention Brevetée, circa 1885.Fine, silver with gold lips, keyless pendant watch with bas-relief decoration on both sides of the back cover, accompanied by a silver brooch.
USD 2,800 - 3,000
C. four body, 'Louis XVI', the back with St. George slaying the Dragon, the inside with Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee ( Matthew 8:24). Stamped from a die, such as for making coins or medals. Hinged silver cuvette. D. gold, chased with foliage, blue Roman numerals on enamel cartouches, snap-on fit. Gold 'Louis XV' hands. M. 11 3/4''', nickel plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement 'à moustaches', cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring,wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 |
Very good |