Lot 1860
  • 1860

PATEK PHILIPPE, A RARE LADY'S GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL KEYLESS LEVER PENDANT WATCH WITH MATCHING CHAIN 1910 MVT 158888 CASE 267352

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description

  • A RARE LADY'S GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL KEYLESS LEVER PENDANT WATCH WITH MATCHING CHAIN1910 MVT 158888 CASE 267352
  • diameter including mount 31mm.
*  nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, 8 adjustments, signed and numbered cuvette *  white enamel dial, Breguet numerals *  18k gold case with translucent grey-blue enamel on guilloché background to the bezel and back, back boardered with white and finely decorated with swags of pale pink flowers and leaves, the centre set with a rose-cut diamond, the case further enhanced with attractive applied platinum and diamond set mounts, platinum and diamond set bow *  case, dial and movement signed *  with a similarly decorated chain with translucent grey-blue enamel on guilloché links with matching pale pink flower decoration

Condition

A very attractive collectable piece. The manual movement is running while cataloguing. Enamel dial in good condition. The cuvette with light scuffs, signed and numbered No.158888 Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve. Enamel case in good condition. The leaf like surmount lacking its enamel decoration. Length of chain 250mm.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture with grey-blue enamel and platinum and jewelled decoration as 1910. Date of sale confirmed as September 9th, 1912.

For similar examles see Huber, M., Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Pocket Watches, 1993, p.148-149.