Swiss 18k gold and enamel hunting cased watch Circa 1860
- Kenmerk
- SA1799
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Estimate
- € 6.000 - 12.000
- Price sold
- € 7.500
Gold and enamel watch with diamond-set monogram and coat-of-arms
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A Swiss 18k yellow gold and enamel hunting cased watch with diamond-set monogram and coat-of-arms, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1860, cal. 14”’ nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, 18k gold cuvette.
White enamel dial with etched central blue rosette,Roman numerals, covers enameled in translucent royal blue over engine-turning, the front with overlapping diamond-set RBB monogram, the reverse with diamond-set coat-of-arms, case numbered, cuvette numbered and signed by retailer and maker.
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe
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With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale with blue enamel, monogram and coat-of-arms in 1861.
The crest featured on the present example is that of Brown, of Astrop, Northamptonshire, England. It is composed of a bear’s paw issued from a wreath of oak leaves, surmounted by an open hand. These elements signify fortitude and skill in handling arms against the enemy, dignity and generosity, respectively.
One of the best known members of the Brown family was Sir William Brown, who was a member of the House of Commons. In 1860, he donated a building serving as a library and museum to the city of Liverpool which still stands today.
The dial of the present example features a central blue enameled rosette, which is characteristic of lady’s watches from Patek Philippe at this time period. The floral motif, sometimes referred to as a snowflake, was favored for embroidery on lady’s clothing from that time period.
Signed: Patek Philippe
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