Small Swiss 14K gold open faced repoussé watch Circa 1893

Gold lever repoussé watch by Patek & Philippe
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A small and remarkable Swiss 14 carat gold open faced lever pocket watch, Thaler of St. George, circa 1893. Retailed by Spaulding & Co, Chicago, U.S.A. Bridge movement, lever escapement, screw compensation balance. Gilt ornamented dial with blue Roman hours in white enamel cartouches and outer blue minute divisions. The case back with a repoussé scene showing St. George and the Dragon based on the Georgstaler, a medal that was first coined in 1521 and carries the motto S. Georgius Equitum Patronus (St. George patron saint of horsemen), on the inside of the reverse a biblical motif from Mark 4:35 showing the sleeping Christ with his disciples on a stormy sea as the back of the medal traditionally was decorated in the 17th century, the motto on the front bezel reads In tempestate securitas (safety in a storm), the motto on the outer back border S. Georgius Equitum Patronus. Case numbered, movement signed and numbered. Comes with an Extract from the Archives.
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Diameter: 32 mm
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Weight: 47 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève
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Patek Philippe is always proud to keep traditional skills and craftsmanship alive, in the late 19th century they produced this fine piece inspired by the verge pocket watches from centuries past, with a modern movement but otherwise true to the original style.