#61 • Patek & Co, pendant watch, 30mm, 18K, circa 1850

Part of 260910 - "Dialed In" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - September 3 - September 10 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $3,800.00

Status: Sold

LPW - Patek & Co, Genève (as Polish signature of "Patek I Sa. w Genewie"), 30mm, 18K gold (tested via XRF analysis) OF original case with crown and monogram initials to rear, signed gold cuvette bearing attributes in Polish and with "Skarowki" marking in script, white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), cylinder escapement, 10J, gilt mvt, s#3706 to cuvette. Gross weight of assembled watch 13.5 dwt (21.0 g). A small piece of early Patek history with the distinctive Polish signature and markings typical of this firm's production during this era, made shortly before the firm's name was changed in 1851 to Patek Philippe & Co.. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, will tick for a few moments with a twist, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with numerous hls, some rust colored staining around affixing screw areas and affixing screw heads are not visible with what looks to be a layer of rust coating their positions, some light rust colored stains elsewhere; fine hands, oxide to portion of hour spade and tip; case shows little wear, mild ding to band near 7, good engraving detail; tight bow of rose gold tone, push shows medium wear; glass bull's-eye crystal with few pinpoint nicks. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 JH-78988