Patek Philippe. A very fine and unique miniature 18K gold, amethyst and diamond-set openface keyless cylinder watch with gold and diamond-set detachable bow brooch
Patek Philippe. A very fine and unique miniature 18K gold, amethyst and diamond-set openface keyless cylinder watch with gold and diamond-set detachable bow brooch Signed Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, movement and case no. 48’434, movement manufactured in 1880 Movement: cal. 8’’’, manual, 8 jewels, numbered Dial: signed Case: hinged back set with a large cabochon amethyst within a diamond border, diamond-set bezel and bow, hinged gold cuvette, 22 mm. diam., cuvette signed and numbered With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 18K yellow gold with enamel dial and Roman numerals in 1880 and its subsequent sale on 23 March 1897. The Extract furthermore confirms the diamond-set front, back, bezel and bow and also that the amethyst stone set into the back cover was provided by the client. The movement was produced in 1880; the timepiece was sold in 1897.