Patek Philippe
A silver and enamel open faced watch with engraved scene of St. George and the Dragon, Made in 1887
Lot Closed
November 4, 03:59 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A silver and enamel open faced watch with engraved scene of St. George and the Dragon, Made in 1887
Dial: silver, white enamel with blue painted numerals
Caliber: 12'" ligne movement
Movement number: 76'247
Case: silver, inscribed cuvette, hinged case back with engraved scene of St. George and the Dragon, inside case back engraved with Christ and St Peter the fisherman
Case number: 201'831
Size: 33 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on September 8, 1890
During the late 19th century, this was the luxury bon voyage gift of choice for a loved one that was about to travel across the seas. This pendant watch from 1890 is an exceptional example of one of Patek Philippe’s ‘St. George’ engraved watches. The bezel states in Latin SECVRIT IN TEMPESTATE (safety in the storm) the outer engraving features St. George slaying the dragon surrounded by the motto GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS .’ (St George, Patron of the Knights). The fortunate original recipient was guaranteed a safe passage with this token of good luck, and the next owner may well receive the same!