Lot Essay
For this watch to bear the Royal crest, it must most likely have been presented by a member of the Royal Family. Bailey Banks and Biddle were agents for Patek Philippe in the USA
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Details
Patek Philippe: A good 18ct. gold open face minute-repeating keyless pocketwatch with engraved Royal crest
signed Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, and Bailey Banks & Biddle & Co, Philadelphia case and movt no. 138056, 1900-1905
the nickel plated movement jewelled to the hammers, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, repeating on two gongs by operating a slide in the band, further engraved "special", the white enamel dial with black Arabic chapter ring and red outer five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, decorative gold hands, the plain case with engraved Royal crest to the reverse and hinged cuvette,
43mm. diam.
signed Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, and Bailey Banks & Biddle & Co, Philadelphia case and movt no. 138056, 1900-1905
the nickel plated movement jewelled to the hammers, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, repeating on two gongs by operating a slide in the band, further engraved "special", the white enamel dial with black Arabic chapter ring and red outer five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, decorative gold hands, the plain case with engraved Royal crest to the reverse and hinged cuvette,
43mm. diam.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis