Swiss 18K rose gold hunting cased repeating lever Circa 1890

Rose gold minute repeating full hunter by Patek Philippe
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An exquisite and small Swiss 18 carat rose gold hunting cased minute repeating lever pocket watch, circa 1890. Sold on September 9th, 1890. Bridge movement, lever escapement, two hammers, two gongs, gold screw compensation balance. Plain case, a chased and engraved monogram CW with a crown above on the front. Dial signed, cuvette signed and numbered, case and movement signed. Comes with an Extract from the Archives.
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Diameter: 35 mm
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Weight: 43 g
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Co Genève
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The former property of a noble family.
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In the era they were made, these small-size supremely finished minute repeating watches were very precious and sold for higher prices than men’s timepieces of the same type.