Important Collectors Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 28
"St. George and the Dragon" Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 79472, case No. 202485. Made in 1888, sold on July 3, 1891. Very fine and rare, Louis XV style, 18K pink gold, keyless lady's pendant watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 5,500 - 6,700 / USD 7,500 - 9,000
C. Four-body, "Louis XV", the bezel cast and chased with the motto "Intempestate.Secvritas", the domed back cover decorated with a scene of St. George and the Dragon and the motto "S. Georgivs.Eqvitvm.Patronvs", the interior with a scene of Christ on a ship in a rough sea. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gilded "cartouche", chased with scrolls, radial blue Roman numerals on oval white enamel reserves, outer white enamel minute ring with blue dot and baton markers. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. 12''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straightline lever "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |