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    Sale 9622

    IMPORTANT WATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES

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    10 April 2001

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    • Patek Philippe. A fine and ear
    Lot 53

    Patek Philippe. A fine and early 18K gold lady's wristwatch with enamel dial and Gay Freres bracelet

    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, SWITZERLAND, NO. 172676, RETAILED BY ALBERT HANSON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1915

    Price realised

    USD 3,055

    Estimate

    USD 1,500 - USD 2,000

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    Patek Philippe. A fine and early 18K gold lady's wristwatch with enamel dial and Gay Freres bracelet
    Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Switzerland, No. 172676, retailed by Albert Hanson, Seattle, Washington, circa 1915
    With nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gilt Louis XV hands, the circular case with enlarged bezel, snap on back (No. 279632), together with an original 18K gold Gay Freres bracelet, case and dial signed by maker, movement signed by maker and retailer, bracelet stamped GF for Gay Freres
    26 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    Gay Freres of Geneva specialized in jewelry, but had a tremendous reputation for producing high quality bracelets for wristwatches. For another example of a Patek Philippe wristwatch with Gay Freres bracelet, see lot 143 in this sale.

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