Description
Patek Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, case No. 1479, retailed by Arte Suizo, in the 1960's. Very fine gilt bronze solar-powered electric clock designed as a small Louis XV wall cartel. C. Designed as a gilt bronze Louis XV cartel, the solar cells concealed below the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt-brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a 19Ó' watch movement, gilt-brass bar calibre, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax" balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 38 x 22 cm.
Record courtesy of Antiquorum