Important Watches and Wristwatches
St-moritz, Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Feb 25, 1990
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 82995, circa 1888.
Unusual and rare 18k gold keyless "boule de Genève". with a matching clip, in original leather covered fitted case and with a contemporary picture of a young lady bearing the watch. Spherical two-piece case with a cast gold "Gothic" decoration. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel " spade" hands. GiIt brass 9"' movement wound by means of the revolving bezel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the fitted case only, numbered on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm.