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Patek Philippe
An unusual and possibly unique concealed silver medallion watch, Circa 1922
Lot Closed
June 15, 06:43 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An unusual and possibly unique silver concealed medallion watch, Circa 1922
Dial: white enamel, with hairlines, Breguet numerals
Caliber: 8.5 '" ligne movement
Movement number: 195'776
Case: Marie a été Conçue sans Péché silver medallion, hinged hunting case, snap-on case back
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: dial and movement signed Patek Philippe, case unmarked
Box: no
Papers: no
SKU: BX6S7
We are honored to celebrate a collection of timepieces amassed over three generations by a distinguished Italian family. Passed down from father to son, it is rumored that the present lot was originally commissioned especially for Pope Pius XI, Italian pope from 1922 to 1939, one of the most important modern pontiffs.
Based on our research, the present lot was commissioned by a client who provided the silver medallions for use. The timepiece is registered under the movement number 195'776 and was sold in November 1922 by Patek Philippe.