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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, made for A. B. Griswold & Co. Limited, New Orleans, No. 162454, case No. 268562, circa 1912. Very fine 18K gold keyless dress watch.
C. Four body, chased bezel and band, hinged back cover chased with two griffins in profile flanking an urn andvacant cartouche, foliate and anthemion border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold, polished annular chapter ring withBreguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, engine turned center. Blued steel spade hands.M. 38 mm (17???), rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement,bimetallic compensation balance, eight adjustments, blued steel balance spring.Dial, case, cuvette, and movement signed.Diam. 44 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |