Patek Philippe "The Ruling Lions"

• Swiss B21 quartz movement, 13 jewels • housed within a rectangular yellow gold case with chamfered corners • mother-of-pearl dial with jasper centerfield, diamond and emerald-set inner bezel, emerald-set applied Roman quarter hour numerals, gold and diamond-set decorative hands, outer bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds • the whole held between a yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and jasper arch, decorated with diamonds and a large cabochon emerald, on two substantial jasper hexagonal columns, sitting in front of each column is a sculptured and chased roaring lion, eyes set with emeralds, the large rectangular gold base with jasper, mother-of-pearl and onyx centered by a large cabochon emerald, on shaped feet • inner casing, dial and movement signed, base signed on an applied plaque

Overall in very good condition. An immensely powerful clock in its impression design, beautifully sculptured and finished, mother-of-pearl is intact, jasper intact, gold very slightly tarnished but will clean easily, inner casing stamped and hallmarked PPC twice. Movement is in working order. Base is signed Patek Philippe. Overall an exceptional work of art. The weight of the clock is approximately 8 kg.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1992 and sale on January 11th, 1994.  The Extract additionally states the clock has diamonds weighing 17.87 carats, cabochon emeralds weighing 5.88 carats and baguette-cut emeralds weighing 1.82 carats. The total weight of the clock is 8 kilograms.  With a Patek Philippe presentation box.