Swiss gold lever with portrait of Mater Dolorosa Circa 1892

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Kenmerk: SB0310
Diameter: 33 mm

Estimate: € 6.000 - 12.000
Price sold: € 18.700

Gold, enamel and pearl set open faced lever by Patek Philippe

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A Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and pearl set open faced pocket watch with portrait of Mater Dolorosa, circa 1892. Cal. 12”’ nickel lever movement, jewelled to the centre, wolf tooth winding. Signed and numbered gold cuvette with engraved monogram ‘MD’ surmounted with a crown. White enamel dial, Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute track. Case back with translucent red enamel over engine turned ground centred by a portrait of Mater Dolorosa, both bezels and bow set with pearls. Case, dial and movement signed. Accompanied by an extract from the archives confirming the portrait of Mater Dolorosa and sale on February 27th 1894.

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Diameter: 33 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Co Genève
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Mater Dolorosa or Our Lady of Sorrows are names by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to the sorrow in her life. According to research only three other watches by Patek Philippe, end of 19th century, with similar portraits are known to have survived. The style of the dial is very similar to the famous enamellist Pierre Raymond and although it is not signed it is likely to be from his school.

Signed: Patek Philippe & Co Genève