Swiss yellow gold five minute repeating pocket watch Circa 1887

Gold full hunter repeater by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss, yellow gold five minute repeating hunting cased keyless pocket watch, circa 1887, made for Tiffany & Co., New York. Ligne movement with lever escapement. White enamel dial featuring radial Arabic numerals, an outer minute track with red Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds marked with red Arabic numerals, and spade hands. A polished 18 carat yellow gold monogrammed case with a personally inscribed cuvette (Irene to Edmond, April 15, 1900). Case, dial, and movement signed by retailer. Comes with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on 22nd November 1887.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: Tiffany & Co.
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The case is in good overall condition, with light surface scuffing consistent with its age and use. The bow shows minor nicks, and some patina is present. The extract confirms that the movement was originally sold separately from the case. The dial remains intact, with light wear and some dust. The hands exhibit a slight patina. The minute repeater is in phase but may require servicing at the purchaser’s discretion. The movement is currently running.
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Tiffany & Co, colloquially known as Tiffany’s, was founded in 1837 by the jeweller Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is an American luxury jewellery and speciality design house headquartered on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.