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LOT 541

Fêtes des Vendanges Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pièce Unique - Pendulette Dôme Fêtes des Vendanges,? movement No. 1803484, Ref. 1152. Made in 1977, sold on October 31st, 1985. Very fine and unique, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, brass table clock with polychrome cloisonné enamel panels depicting scenes celebrating the grape harvest season. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Cylindrical brass with panels and domed top, entirely polychrome cloisonné enameled with scenes of traditional Swiss costumes, mythical creatures representing the sun and two farmers carrying grapes, the solar cells on top of the dome, case raised on 3 ribbed feet. D. Matte off-white with applied brushed gilt chapter ring with radial black Roman numerals and Calatrava half-hour indexes, in each corner a cloisonne enamel plaque decorated to match the case. Gilt and black skeleton hands. M. Cal. 17???, solar-powered by photoelectric cell with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train, winding the barrel spring, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 12.5 cm.