DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co of New York, 45mm, 18K OF original hidden hinge case with ornate engraved dedication on back, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with moustache counterpoise, 18J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#186083. This watch was a gift from renowned attorney Francis Lynde Stetson, personal attorney and close friend of J P Morgan and partner of Stetson, Jennings & Russell now known as Davis, Polk & Wardwell. Stetson bestowed this gift to the young attorney Edwin S S Sunderland upon becoming partner at the firm. Later on, Edwin became one of the named partners making the name Davis, Polk, Wardwell, Sunderland & Kiendl. This firm has been called the Tiffany of lawfirms which is rather appropriate given the watch. Gross weight of assembled watch 39.4 dwt (61.3 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, some scattered light spotting to the plates; perfect dial; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, typical MFS, no dents or dings; tight gold bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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