DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, made for Tiffany & Co, New York, 38mm, 18K original HC with gold cuvette having both Tiffany & Co and Patek Philippe & Co marking, inner surface of lids both with Tiffany & Co marking, inner surface of case back engraved "A A Ormsby from Rhoda Fuller, Dec 25th 1873," SW-SS with Adrien Philippe's patented one way winding, off-white enamel dial with pale blue border and central décor, cylinder escapement, 10J, gilt mvt, s#18114 on case, ca 1862 per consignor's notes. Gross weight of assembled watch 33.2 dwt (51.5 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking a bit sluggishly after a reluctant start, excellent mvt condition overall; dial near perfect; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, typical mild MFS, no exterior dents or dings, dent to cuvette a little bit interior to the opening lip, good ET detail lightly reduced at shoulders, case front opening slightly wide of 90 degrees and liftspring not contacting through last small part of motion to 90 degrees; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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