DESCRIPTION:
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Geneva, Switzerland, for M.W. Galt Bro. & Co., Washington, D.C., ladies pocket watch, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved, hunting case, makers and retailers details engraved on gold cuvette and pendant with split pusher for independent release of front or back cover, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #40974, 40mm, 49.7g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents and dings; Dent inside front cover, at pendant; Dent on inside of back cover from center arbor; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on cuvette; Cuvette interior with abrasion from cleaning; Engine turning with moderate wear; Bow loose; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Seconds bit re-glued, otherwise very good. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Haze; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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