Swiss 18k pink gold hunting cased lever watch Circa 1876

Gold keyless lever by Patek Philippe
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A pink gold hunting cased keyless lever watch, circa 1876. Retailed by a.h. Rodanet. Manual winding nickel lever movement, 18k pink gold hinged engraved cuvette, white enamel dial, painted black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, pink gold pear hands, outer minute track, 18k pink gold case with engraved case back, case and cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 47.5 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Geneva Switzerland
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Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on April 29th, 1878.The art dealer, William Schaus gifted the present lot to his nephew, Herman E. Schaus who later inherited the family business, The Firm of William Schaus or Schaus Art Galleries at 204 Fifth Avenue, New York City.