Swiss pearl set watch with enamel decoration Circa 1891

Decorative gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe
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A very fine Swiss pink gold and pearl set open faced watch with enamel decoration, made in 1891. Keyless winding
The back features a polychrome enamel miniature of three putti resting in the clouds flanked by a floral wreath, 18k pink gold and pearl-set, 18k pink gold cuvette.
White signed enamel dial with Arabic numerals and decorative gilt hands.
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Diameter: 33 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève
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Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale in 1892

This watch features a polychrome enamel miniature of three putti resting in the clouds flanked by a floral wreath. The enamel is based on the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, titled Heads of Angels, painted in 1786.

The watch itself is fitted with a larger case than Patek would typically use for these beautiful pendant watches increasing its rarity.