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Lot 302
Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Attractive 18k Gold, Enamel and Diamond-Set Openface Keyless Lever Art Nouveau Pendant Watch with Matching Brooch
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY A. NEWSALT, DAYTON, OHIO, MOVEMENT NO. 117'866, CASE NO. 228'113, MANUFACTURED IN 1901
Closed17 December 2013
Price Realised
USD 20,000
More Information
Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1901 and its subsequent sale on August 6th of the following year. The Extract further states that the watch was produced with a brooch and is ornamented with chased sprig of lily-of-the-valley and diamonds on a yellow and blue graduated background.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present pendant watch is a typical and highly attractive example of Art Nouveau style, featuring lily of the valley flowers set with diamonds, entwined with long leaves and against an enamel background. Art Nouveau designs in jewelry were short lived, only seen from approximately 1895 through 1910, and were dominated by themes such as plants and nature, the feminine form, and floral motifs, all depicted with curvilinear forms and lines.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present pendant watch is a typical and highly attractive example of Art Nouveau style, featuring lily of the valley flowers set with diamonds, entwined with long leaves and against an enamel background. Art Nouveau designs in jewelry were short lived, only seen from approximately 1895 through 1910, and were dominated by themes such as plants and nature, the feminine form, and floral motifs, all depicted with curvilinear forms and lines.