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Patek Philippe An exceptionally rare, unusual and early 18K ...

Lot 161
20.07.2020 14:30UTC +01:00
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CHF 18 750
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationSwitzerland, Geneva
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ID 374515
Lot 161 | Patek Philippe An exceptionally rare, unusual and early 18K ...
Estimate value
CHF 15 000 – 25 000
Patek Philippe. An exceptionally rare, unusual and early 18K gold half-skeletonized openface keyless lever watch with rock crystal dial

Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, movement no. 29’685, manufactured in 1866, the case with London hallmarks for 1888

Movement: cal. 19’’’, manual, 17 jewels, wolf’s tooth winding, signed

Dial: rock crystal with gilt Roman numerals on black reserves

Case: engine-turned hinged back with engraved monogram, knurled band, English maker’s mark JW, hinged gold cuvette, punch numbered 6407, 51 mm. diam.

With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with rock crystal dial and knurled case band in 1866 and its subsequent sale on 27 January 1868

Auction house category:Pocket watches
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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