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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction

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1090. A Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Repeater Showroom Display Clock by Franz Hermle

A Patek Philippe showroom display clock, set in an elaborate walnut tone wood and glass arched top case set on brass glides, with a small drawer in front containing the brass winding key. The arched side panels of the glass are beveled. The works are visible through the glass panels; the name "Franz Hermle" etched into the back of the works with an applied Patek Philippe insignia below. The insignia is also acid etched onto the back door of the case. The case has two doors, front and back, with brass hinges and small brass knobs. The clock has a lovely chime mechanism. The face of the clock is made in a textured silver tone metal with a circle of brushed silver metal with "Patek Philippe...Geneve...Est 1839" in black letters separated by the logo. The hands are black and there is also a display for the day, month and date inset. The overall size of the piece is 14"H x 12-3/8"W. x 9"D.



1,200/2,400   Sold $1,782.50
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