PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., 18K YELLOW GOLD HUNTING CASED LEVEL WITH ENAMEL IMPERIAL ARMS OF EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH OF AUSTRIA POCKET WATCHMaker: Patek Philippe & Cie. Year: Circa 1901Case size: Approx. 50 mmCase material: 18K yellow gold, enamel, steelDial: White enamel Movement: manual windGross weight: Approx. 70.40 dwt.Stamps: Dial: Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. Movement: Patek Philippe & Cie, No.117404. Cuvette: Faite pour la maison A. Bachruch, Four. de la cour Imp. & Roy, Budapest, Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No.117404. Case back: 227698.Sold with: Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1901 and sale on 26 November the same year. The extract notes: "case with painted coat of arms and initials".This lot is located in Chicago.Property from a Private Collection

Overall Condition: The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.
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