Patek Philippe The Eight Prosperous Seahorses

• Swiss B21 quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, the lower half in wave design, with lapis lazuli, gold and mother-of-pearl in crescent shape set with diamonds, decorative gold and diamond set hands, the ornate bezel with diamond shell design, each shell set with a square cut ruby and signifying the five minute divisions, dial and movement set within a large circular gold case, mother-of-pearl border and lapis lazuli rim, the back similarly set with gold shell design and square cut ruby five minute markers, the case supported on a thick gold, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and onyx tapered column, the column surrounded by eight very realistically and sculptured gold seahorses, each one set with emerald eyes, the whole scene surmounted on a stepped circular gold and onyx base set with diamonds, resting on eight gold square feet, each set with shell shaped lapis lazuli accents and a single diamond • case, dial and movement signed

Clock is in great condition. Spectacular imagination and immaculately executed. Wonderful texturing to the seahorses. Case and materials all intact. There is an inscription on the gold base which can be polished out. Dial is intact and clean. Movement will require a battery.
"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.

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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1991 and sale on March 29th, 1993. The Extract additionally states the clock has diamonds weighing 19.71 carats, 24 rubies weighing 5.20 carats and 16 emeralds weighing 0.65 carats. Total weight of the clock is 3.50 kilograms.  Further accompanied by an original Patek Philippe travelling case.