DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, triple signed for retailer Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. of Philadelphia, PA, 44mm, 18K gold OF original PP.Co case with initials to rear, gold cuvette with frosted finish, white enamel SS dial, fancy gold Louis XV style hands, lever escapement with counterpoise and capped escape wheel, 18J, wolf's tooth winding, "Special" marked mvt, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#185402. Gross weight of assembled watch 38.5 dwt (60.0 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, pallet bridge with filing marks, upper plates with typical mild micro-fine scratches and some tiny surface spots; dial with extremely faint hl from 12 to center; nearly mint hands; case shows light wear, few pinpoint nicks, no dents or dings, good engraving detail, case rear opens short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow, crown shows light wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2800
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$4000
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