2,760 CHF
Patek, Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 3929, made 1849-50.Fine and very rare silver keyless quarter-repeating watch. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned back, reeded band, silver hinged cuvette. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Notes Patek Philippe watches in silver cases are very rare. There are two silver watches known by Patek et Czapek in a private American collection, and one in the Patek Philippe Museum. It appears, however, that the present watch is the earliest silver watch bearing the Patek Philippe signature. It is a very high quality watch for the period, with a high quality lever escapement, whereas most Patek Philippe watches from this early period have cylinder escapements.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-11-16
