Swiss 18 carat gold watch with enamel portrait Circa 1887

Gold lever by Patek Philippe
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A yellow gold and enamel watch with a contract, circa 1887. Retailed by shreve crump & low co. Manual winding jeweled movement, white enamel dial, painted black breguet numerals, outer minute track with red numerals indicating seconds, Louis XVI hands, 18k yellow gold engraved cuvette, with an associated 18k yellow gold engraved hunter case, polychrome enamel depiction of a Victorian female bust, dial and movement signed by retailer, movement signed by maker.
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève
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Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming manufacture in 1887 and sale of the movement only without case on August 8th, 1888. Together with a small presentation box.