Important Collectors' Wristwtches, Po...
New York, Sep 26, 2007
LOT 206
?Safari? Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pièce Unique - Pendulette Dôme ?Safari?, No. 873.597, case No. 2191, Ref. 788.07. Made circa 1965. Very fine and unique, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, brass table clock with polychrome cloisonné enamel panels depicting African wildlife. Accompanied by an original Patek Philippe box and the Extract from the Archives.
USD 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 15,000 - 22,000
Sold: USD 128,900
C. Cylindrical brass with panels and domed top, entirely polychrome cloisonné enameled with scenes showing gazelles, giraffes and elephants, the solar cells on top of the dome, case raised on 3 ribbed feet. 206 D. Matte silver with applied gilt chapter ring with engraved bâton indexes.Gilt ?dauphine? 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |