Patek & Czapek. An historically important 18K gold openface cylinder watch with an engraving of special significance Signed Patek i Czapek w Genewie, No. 894, completed in 1843 and sold to Jan Ledochowski on 12 November 1844 Movement: cal. 19’’’, fire-gilded brass, cylinder escapement, key wound and key set Dial: white finished silver-based Case: hinged back cover engraved with a scene depicting the dethronement of Nicholas I, an engraved inscription in Polish to the inside, 46 mm. diam., cuvette signed and numbered With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with white finished silver-based dial and smooth case back with engraved scene: “La déchéance de Nicolas” (dethronement of Nicolas) in 1843 and its subsequent sale on 12 November 1844. Furthermore delivered with a copy of the original drawing by Fran?ois le Villain used for the engraved scene