48,300 HKD
Patek, Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 51007, made for SAUTER Hnos Relojeria, Calle Mercaderes No. 11, Habana, circa 1875. Very fine 18K gold and enamel hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch. Four-body, "demi-bassine", both covers entirely engraved, the front one with an elaborate central shield bearing the initials “DRM”, set against straight line engine-turning alternating with black champlevé enamel foliate border, front similar but the center with flower vase, band engraved in repeated pattern, gold hinged cuvette. Silver with radial Roman numerals, gold applied scrolling decoration on the outer border, center with engraved flower rosette over engine-turning, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. 45.5 mm., caliber 19h, nickel “fausses côtes” decoration, 15 jewels, “moustache” lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the case.Diam. 54 mm. Notes It is rare to find a Patek Philippe watch with so elaborate a case and dial. This type of watch was almost always destined for the South American market and today is extremely rare. The caliber 19h used in this watch is found in the best quality Patek Philippe watches, including their chronometers with spring detent escapement.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-06-06
