Patek Philippe enameled half hunter case pocket watch with engraved dial
A rare, magnificent half hunter case pocket watch
Patek Philippe & Cie Genéve
in 18k gold execution
date of manufacture: 1870
caliber 12'''
with Patek Philippe extract from the archives
sold on May 17, 1871
This rare, valuable half hunting case pocket watch was manufactured by Patek Philippe manufacturer around 1870 on behalf of the English watchmaker Klaftenberger. Klaftenberger was an English watch and chronometer maker based at 157 Regent's Street, London. He was held in high esteem by Prince Albert and from 1845 Prince Albert and Queen Victoria placed regular watch orders to Klaftenberger, so that he was appointed as their court watchmaker. The half hunting case pocket watch is made of 18K yellow gold, the case has wonderfully enamelled tendrils with floral elements on both sides. Particularly noteworthy is the rare execution of the enamel dial. The finely matted, ivory-colored central part of the dial bears a central, delicate blue engraved Calatrava cross, while the outer segment with Roman numerals is in high-gloss white. On April 27, 1887, the Calatrava cross was officially registered as a Patek Philippe trademark. The 18K gold cuvette bears the following engravings: "Klaftenberger Watchmacker, To the Queen & H.R.H. Prince of Wales, Regent's Street 157, London." A high-quality, gold-plated Patek Philippe bridge movement caliber 12''' with lever escapement ticks inside the gold case. A Patek Philippe extract from the archives is supplied with this half hunting case pocket watch.
Details to the watch
Dial
engraved enamel dial
radial Roman numerals
outer five-minute divisions
blue enamelled Calatrava cross on an invory-coloured backround
double spade hands
very good condition
Movement
bridge movement
gilt
frosted
caliber 12'''
gold train
wolfteeth winding wheels
gold screw compensation balance
blued Breguet balance spring
counterpoised "Moustache" lever
ruby endstone on balance
blued screws
signed
the movement is is fully functional and running very well
Case
18k gold
engraved 18k gold dome
enamelled tendrils on both sides
around the window outside of the hunting case there are enamelled Arabic numerals
diameter approx. 32.4mm without pendant
signed
very good condition, slightly traces of use
The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a very good used total condition.
Sex
Female
Winding
Manual
Year
1870
Scope of supply
with extract of the archives
Special
very rare execution, engraved dial with Calatrava cross, floral enameled case
