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Patek Philippe. A Rare Silver Niello Openface Pocket watch
Lot 41

Patek Philippe. A Rare Silver Niello Openface Pocket watch

Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, retailed by Patenaude Bro's Nelson B.C., Movement No. 115'239, Case No. 225'911, Manufactured in 1900

Closed6 December 2016

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Patek Philippe. A Rare Silver Niello Openface Pocket watch
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, retailed by Patenaude Bro's Nelson B.C., Movement No. 115'239, Case No. 225'911, Manufactured in 1900
Movement: Manual, Cal 19''', 20 jewels
Dial: Enamel, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds
Case: Silver with niello floral motif, cuvette, monogrammed case back in niello, hinge and lip in gold, 52mm diam.
Signed: Dial and movement signed by maker, case and movement signed by retailer
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 29th, 1901, a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and an original Patek Philippe presentation box

Specialist note

This is an amazing watch on many levels. First, the case of this watch is finished in silver niello with an attractive design preserved in near perfect condition. Next, the case is constructed with pink gold hinges and a pink gold pendant lip, an elegant and function flourish in design. Furthermore, the cuvette is signed Patenaude Bro’s, Nelson, B.C.

The town of Nelson, British Columbia was a Canadian boomtown in the 1880s and attracted treasure hunters from around the world.

Joseph Ovile Patenaude (1871-1956) was born in Quebec started his watchmaking career at the Canadian jeweller Henry Birks and Sons in 1871. He also studied optometry and became an optometrist and qualified watchmaker. Seeking fortune, he joined the gold and silver rush and went to the Klondike eventually settling in Nelson, B.C. He joined forces with his brother Dosithe Patinaude to create “J.O. Patenaude: Optician and Watchmaker” that quickly evolved into “Patenaude Brothers” as the store grew and started selling diamonds as well as eyeglasses and watches.