Patek Philippe & Co., Very Fine Minute Repeater

Patek Philippe & Co., Very Fine Minute Repeater With Chronograph, circa 1891 Case: 52 mm, 18k rose gold, massive, four body, bassine, plain back, gold cuvette with 1894 presentation inscription, gold lock out lever and slide for the repeat on the rim, No. 210024 Dial: white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer 1x5th second divisions, red five minute numerals, sub seconds, blued spade hands Movement: No. 90386, marked "Special", straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance, micrometric regulator with swan's neck spring, 36 jewels, nickel damaskeened finish, jeweled to the hammers, visible chronograph works Signed: Patek Philippe on the case and movement, Bailey Banks & Biddle on the case, dial and movement, 122 grams gross weight Lot is accompanied by the Extract from the Archives listing date of manufacture as 1891 and date of sale as April 11th, 1893

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Condition Report: Type: Patek Philippe & Co., Very Fine Minute Repeater With Chronograph, circa 1891Dial: white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer 1x5th second divisions, red five minute numerals, sub secondsHands: blued spade handsMetal: 18k rose goldGram Weight: 122 grams gross weightCase: #No. 210024Case Info: massive, four body, bassine, plain back, gold cuvette with 1894 presentation inscription, gold lock out lever and slide for the repeat on the rimCase Width: 52 mmCrystal: glassWatch Movement: No. 90386, marked "Special", straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance, micrometric regulator with swan's neck spring, 36 jewels, nickel damaskeened finish, jeweled to the hammers, visible chronograph worksCondition: Lot presents in very impressive condition. The dial is superb. Case is very good with only light surface scratches on the back. Movement is superior quality with excellent tone to the repeat. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"

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