Lot Essay
According to Patek Philippe, this watch has been produced in 1848 and was sold on 25th October 1849.
SIGNED PATEK & COMP., GENEVE, NO. 3141, CIRCA 1848
Details
Patek. A rare and fine 18 carat gold and enamel Lorgnette with concealed watch
Signed Patek & Comp., Geneve, No. 3141, circa 1848
With gilt finished cylinder movement, 8 jewels, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, concealed under a hinged cover with a very fine multicoloured enamel scene depicting a genevan lake sight seen from Pregny, the case of typical form engraved with scroll and foliage decoration, the glasses released by sliding a spring catch in the band, case numbered, movement signed
88 mm. long
Signed Patek & Comp., Geneve, No. 3141, circa 1848
With gilt finished cylinder movement, 8 jewels, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, concealed under a hinged cover with a very fine multicoloured enamel scene depicting a genevan lake sight seen from Pregny, the case of typical form engraved with scroll and foliage decoration, the glasses released by sliding a spring catch in the band, case numbered, movement signed
88 mm. long