$128,900
“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. 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 Matte silver with applied gilt chapter ring with engraved bâton indexes.Gilt “dauphine” hands. 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-09-26
