A MINIATURE PATEK PHILIPPE SILVER AND ENAMEL LOUIS XV ‘ST. GEORGE’ WATCH
Patek Philippe silver watch with repoussé engraved scene of St. George and the Dragon, made in 1887, sold in 1890
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During the late 19th century, this was the luxury bon voyage gift of choice for a loved one that was about to travel across the seas. This pendant watch from 1890 is an exceptional example of one of Patek Philippe’s ‘St. George’ engraved watches. The bezel states in Latin SECVRIT IN TEMPESTATE (safety in the storm) the outer engraving features St. George slaying the dragon surrounded by the motto GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS .’ (St George, Patron of the Knights). The fortunate original recipient was guaranteed a safe passage with this token of good luck, and the next owner may well receive the same!
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Pocket watch specifications
Production Year: 1887
Original Date of Sale: September 8, 1890
Size: 33 mm
Material: Silver
Dial Color: Silver dial, guilloché center, cartouche enamel hour markers with blue painted roman numerals and Louis XV hands
Watch Movement: 12 lignes
Accompanied By: Extract from the Archive
CSKU: 1663
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