Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 23

"La Dame à la Licorne" Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pièce Unique - Pendulette Dôme - La Dame à la Licorne?, No. 1803471, case No. 2061, Ref. 770/07. Sold on October 14, 1981. Very fine and unique, solar-powered and electric, brass table clock with polychrome cloisonné enamel panels symbolizing ?The Lady and the Unicorn?. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted box, certificate and an Extract from the Archives.

C. Cylindrical brass with panels and domed top, fully polychrome cloisonné enameled with scenes from the mythical ?Lady and the Unicorn? story, the solar cells on top of the dome, case raised on 3 ribbed feet. D. Matte silver with applied gilt chapter ring with engraved bâton indexes. Gilt ?Dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 17???, electric, solar-powered by photo-electric cell with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train, winding the barrel spring, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 12.5 cm.