Gold Swiss open faced watch in 18th century style Circa 1886
- Kenmerk
- SA1432
- Diameter
- 32 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.000 - 6.000
- Price sold
- € 6.000
Gold Swiss open faced watch in 18th century style by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss 18 carat gold open faced pocket watch in 18th century style, circa 1886, retailed by Jacques & Marcus, 17”’ movement, presentation inscription to the gold cuvette.
Chased gilt dial with Roman numerals to the enamel cartouches, bezel engraved In Tempestate Securitas.
Rubbed case back depicting St. George and the Dragon, engraved St. Georgius Equitum Patronus, the interior with a scene of Christ in the storm on the Sea of Galilee, movement numbered and signed by maker and retailer, cuvette numbered and signed by retailer. With Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming sale in 1886 and retailer presentation box.
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Diameter: 32 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe
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This watch is an example demonstrates Patek Philippe’s tradition of referencing works of art, fables, or in this case, biblical stories, as a decorative element on their watches. It evokes both the legend of St. George slaying the dragon with his lance as well as the biblical story of Christ calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Both are common subjects in paintings and also often seen paired on either side of a coin or talisman. The detailed relief work in miniature on the present example is a testament to the artistic mastery of Patek Philippe’s craftsmen, a tradition that continues today.
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A Swiss 18 carat gold open faced pocket watch in 18th century style, circa 1886, retailed by Jacques & Marcus, 17”’ movement, presentation inscription to the gold cuvette.
Chased gilt dial with Roman numerals to the enamel cartouches, bezel engraved In Tempestate Securitas.
Rubbed case back depicting St. George and the Dragon, engraved St. Georgius Equitum Patronus, the interior with a scene of Christ in the storm on the Sea of Galilee, movement numbered and signed by maker and retailer, cuvette numbered and signed by retailer. With Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming sale in 1886 and retailer presentation box.
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Diameter: 32 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe
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This watch is an example demonstrates Patek Philippe’s tradition of referencing works of art, fables, or in this case, biblical stories, as a decorative element on their watches. It evokes both the legend of St. George slaying the dragon with his lance as well as the biblical story of Christ calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Both are common subjects in paintings and also often seen paired on either side of a coin or talisman. The detailed relief work in miniature on the present example is a testament to the artistic mastery of Patek Philippe’s craftsmen, a tradition that continues today.
Signed: Patek Philippe
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