Swiss gold, enamel, diamond set full hunter Circa 1855
- Kenmerk
- SB0199
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.000 - 6.000
- Price sold
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Ladies full hunter pendant watch by Patek Philippe
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An early Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond set hunting cased ladies pendant watch, circa 1855. Retailed by Tiffany’s & Co. 14”’ Jeweled gilt lever movement. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial and Roman numerals. Guilloché case overlaid with blue enamel (with losses), the front enhanced by a rose cut diamond set bouquet of flowers, the reverse with a blank cartouche and engraved floral swags. Cuvette signed by maker and retailer, case numbered. With an Extract from the Archives confirming the blue enamel, diamond enhancements and sale on July 18th, 1860.
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Diameter: 37 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe – Tiffany’s & Co.
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The present watch provides an interesting glimpse into the early years of Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. When this watch was produced in 1855, both firms were within their first decade of existence and they had just agreed one year earlier that the American firm, first known as Tiffany, Young & Ellis, would be the first official agent of Patek Philippe. It goes without saying that both companies went on to become powerhouses of luxury. A similar example, set with pearls and fitted with a cylinder escapement, is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Watches, p. 111, figs. 24 a and b. It is interesting to note that the present watch was amongst the first examples to feature a lever escapement.
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Signed: Patek Philippe – Tiffany’s & Co.
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The present watch provides an interesting glimpse into the early years of Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. When this watch was produced in 1855, both firms were within their first decade of existence and they had just agreed one year earlier that the American firm, first known as Tiffany, Young & Ellis, would be the first official agent of Patek Philippe. It goes without saying that both companies went on to become powerhouses of luxury. A similar example, set with pearls and fitted with a cylinder escapement, is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Watches, p. 111, figs. 24 a and b. It is interesting to note that the present watch was amongst the first examples to feature a lever escapement.
Signed: Patek Philippe – Tiffany’s & Co.
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