Lot 194
  • 194

Patek Philippe

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • A YELLOW GOLD HUNTING CASED QUARTER REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH, OFFICIAL CATALOGUE EXHIBITION OF PATEK PHILIPPE 1839-1939, DIRECTLY FROM DESCENDANTS OF ADRIEN PHILIPPE, 1909-1921 MVT 156698 CASE 281669
  • diameter 51 mm
• 18''' movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, two polished steel hammers quarter repeating on coiled gongs • signed and numbered gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Breguet numerals • engraved initals to cover • case, dial, movement and cuvette signed • Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture 1909 and sale on 7 January 1921, Certificate of Origin, presentation case, spare spring and glass with historical documents including the Patek Philippe anniversary exhibition catalogue 1839-1939, also with a group of envelopes from official retailers and clients mostly from Romania and Bulgaria addressed to Patek Philippe Geneva

Provenance

According to family documents, the present watch was most probably offered in 1921 by Lucie Marie Elise Benassy, Louis Benassy's sister, as an engagement gift for her future husband, Victor Gaulthier, whose initials correspond to the ones 'VG' on the case back . 

Following the death of Antoine Norbert Patek in 1877, son-in-law of Adrien Philippe, the Frenchman Joseph Antoine Benassy, took over as the commercial director of the company in 1878. Léon Benassy, grand son of Joseph Antoine Benassy, was the last family member active as a watchmaker in the Patek Philippe company from 1919 to 1921.

Condition

The movement is running and repeating at the time of cataloguing. Enamel dial is in good condition. The hunting case had light scuffs throughout but overall is in good condition.
"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."

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