Live Auction 14847An Evening of Exceptional Watches
Patek Philippe. A Ladies Fine Platinum and Diamond-set Bracelet Watch, Formerly Belonging to Florence Preston Graves
Lot 7 A Portion of the Proceeds Will Be Donated to Eagle Island, Inc. dedicated to the preservation of Henry Graves Jr.’s family Adirondack camp that he kindly donated in 1937 as a unique summer camp for youth

Patek Philippe. A Ladies Fine Platinum and Diamond-set Bracelet Watch, Formerly Belonging to Florence Preston Graves

Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Movement No. 819'262, Case No. 606'747, Manufactured in 1928

Closed7 December 2017

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Patek Philippe. A Ladies Fine Platinum and Diamond-set Bracelet Watch, Formerly Belonging to Florence Preston Graves
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Movement No. 819'262, Case No. 606'747, Manufactured in 1928
Movement: Manual, Cal. 6'''
Dial: Silvered, Arabic numerals
Case: Platinum, diamond-set bezel and lugs, finely engraved case sides, snap on back, 8mm width, 50mm overall length
Bracelet/Clasp: Patek Philippe Gay Frères adjustable mesh bracelet and diamond-set clasp, overall approximate length at its largest 8.5 inches
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 16, 1928

Property From the Original Family

Specialist note

Set with large baguette and square-cut diamonds, this ladies bracelet watch shines with a total of 3.54 carats, all set within its finely engraved platinum case. The present watch presents an exceptionally rare and lovely example of the fine case work and design of Patek Philippe in relation to ladies watches from the Art Deco period, echoing the elegance and grace of Florence Preston Graves.