Horology: The Estate of David G. Newsom
Description:
Patek Philippe & Company 18kt Gold Open-face Watch, Geneva, No. 153473, arabic numeral dial marked as above, blued-steel hands and sunk seconds, cuvette engraved "No 153473/Awarded Third Prize/Geneve Astronomical Observatory/Timing Contest 1910-1911," stem-wind, stem-set movement marked "Extra" with patent date, lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, bimetallic balance and micrometer regulator, triple signed, dia. 49 mm, 98g.
Provenance: The estate of David G. Newsom.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
winding setting and ticking at time of cataloging, winding is stiff. Clean dial, movement with light oxidation
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Keywords
Patek Philippe & Company, David G. NewsomJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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John Colasacco
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