DESCRIPTION:
Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneva, for Tiffany & Co., New York, an "Extra" grade five minute repeating gold pocket watch, 31 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and wolf's tooth winding in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with invisible hinge, and engraved "John Cabot Jr." on gold cuvette, Roman numeral, single sunk gold dial, blued steel moon hands, serial #174741, 46mm, 70.2g TW, c1915, with Tiffany pouch, the case and movement signed, indicating Patek manufacture for Tiffany.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with fine scratches and buffing marks; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor scuffs and scratches; Toning at 12:00, 4:00, 8:00; Loss to enamel infill at 8:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with fine scratches. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service. COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE:
$5500
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$7500
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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