FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF THE FAMILY OF MR. JACOB F. SCHOELLKOPF JR. – A 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN BUSINESS MOGUL AND EARLY NIAGARA FALLS HYDROELECTRICITY PIONEER
PATEK PHILIPPE, EXTREMELY RARE WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCHImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 32,760
Estimate
USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 14 Jun 2024
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PATEK PHILIPPE, EXTREMELY RARE WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH
Extremely rare and seldom seen at auction, the present Patek Philippe timepiece is an incredibly early and large wristwatch dating to the beginning of the 20th century. Crafted from 18k white gold with a yellow gold caseback, this beautiful and oversized watch has an elegant presence, thanks to the concave caseback that allows the watch to meld to one’s wrist. It is elevated by its unusual and chic oval shape with elongated roman numerals on a white guilloche dial. The watch also features blued steel Spade hands. This handmade features French hallmarks and its caseback is engraved ‘J.F.S. 1913’ helping identify its original owner Mr. Jacob F. Schoellkopf Jr.
Born the third son of British-born American business tycoon Jacob F. Schoellkopf, Jacob Jr. continue the family legacy establishing Schoellkopf Aniline and Chemical Works as well as continuing the family business in hydroelectricity at Niagara Falls. During their family’s prolific time, they were amongst the most well-known and respected families in Buffalo, NY.
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Movement: The movement is running at the time of cataloging. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch. Dial: The dial and hands have light scratches and spotting throughout and the dial has a stain at the bottom. The dial has light debris. Case: The case is French with crisp and defined French hallmarks. The case has scratches and nicks throughout. The crystal has scratches and light debris on the underside.The caseback engravings and one of the hallmarks have some fading. Buckle: The buckle has scratches and nicks throughout. The hallmarks are well-preserved given the age of the watch and are crisp and well-defined. Remark: Please note that the watch will not extract due to the early French-made case. Overall condition: Good
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PATEK PHILIPPE, EXTREMELY RARE WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCHEstimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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