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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1901 and its subsequent sale on August 6th of the following year. The Extract further states that the watch was produced with a brooch and is ornamented with chased sprig of lily-of-the-valley and diamonds on a yellow and blue graduated background.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present pendant watch is a typical and highly attractive example of Art Nouveau style, featuring lily of the valley flowers set with diamonds, entwined with long leaves and against an enamel background. Art Nouveau designs in jewelry were short lived, only seen from approximately 1895 through 1910, and were dominated by themes such as plants and nature, the feminine form, and floral motifs, all depicted with curvilinear forms and lines.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present pendant watch is a typical and highly attractive example of Art Nouveau style, featuring lily of the valley flowers set with diamonds, entwined with long leaves and against an enamel background. Art Nouveau designs in jewelry were short lived, only seen from approximately 1895 through 1910, and were dominated by themes such as plants and nature, the feminine form, and floral motifs, all depicted with curvilinear forms and lines.