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    Lot 118

    PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE, EARLY AND UNUSUAL LADY'S 18K GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ONYX WRISTWATCH

    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. GENEVE, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., MOVEMENT NO. 191271, CASE NO. 404233, MANUFACTURED IN 1917

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    USD 5,000

    Estimate

    USD 3,000 - USD 4,000

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    PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE, EARLY AND UNUSUAL LADY'S 18K GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ONYX WRISTWATCH
    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. GENEVE, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., MOVEMENT NO. 191271, CASE NO. 404233, MANUFACTURED IN 1917
    Cal. 8 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, silvered matte dial, Arabic numerals, rectangular chased work case, floral motif to band and bezel, four corners with diamond and onyx set in platinum, snap on back, case and movement signed, dial signed Tiffany & Co
    24mm length

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    Lot Essay

    With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1917 and its subsequent sale on April 26th, 1919. The rectangular caliber 8 is a rare Patek Philippe movement.

    To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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