Patek Philippe "The Magpie's Treasure Nest Clock"

• Swiss B21, quartz movement • mother-of-pearl dial with applied sapphire numerals, diamond-set centerfield, gold and diamond pierced decorated hands, brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel • all housed within a circular yellow gold case, mounted onto a realistically sculptured yellow gold tree with bark-textured finish, the tree itself set within a very substantial piece of natural calcite and fluor, realistically sculptured roots and branches swathed to the base with bark-textured finish, blue, yellow and pink agate flowers blooming in abundance through the green agate foliage, each flower set with diamonds and rubies, bull rushes depicting as black onyx with green agate foliage, ruby-set stamens, amethyst petals with satin-finish green agate foliage, ruby-set stamens, the upper part of the tree with a highly realistic sculptured yellow gold bird's nest, itself containing yellow gold and diamond-set treasures, including a pair of scissors, spectacles, thimble, ruby-set ring and enamel-capped safety pin, all collected by a realistically modeled two color gold Magpie, swooping onto a branch and holding a very large oval-shaped tanzanite from its beak, the upper branches with rose quartz flowers with diamond and ruby-set stamens, with green agate leaves • inner casing, dial and movement signed and stamped PPC and hallmarked, base signed Patek Philippe, Geneva    

A substantial and very heavy clock, ornate in the extreme, finely sculptured flowers, leaves, Magpie and nest, one twig behind the clock face is loose at one end, rock crystal is natural, therefore giving an earthy-colored effect, overall in excellent condition, some areas of tarnishing to the gold, movement is in working order. A fantastic work of art, thoroughly recommended as a trophy clock for any palatial home. *This present lot comes with a GRS report.
"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 4th, 1996.  The Extract additionally states that the clock has diamonds weighing 24.95 carats, sapphires weighing 6.02 carats, rubies weighing 13.17 carats and one massive oval tanzanite weighing an incredible 104.75 carats.  Total weight of the clock is 15.1 kg.  With an associated wooden travelling box