• 14.5’’' nickel lever movement, 31 jewels, column wheel split second chronograph • white enamel dial with painted black Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for the constant seconds, outer minute track, 1/5th seconds track with Arabic numerals, spade hands • 18k pink gold case, hinged cuvette, coaxial chronograph button to the crown, split second pusher at 10, chronograph lock at 11, slide to activate the minute repeater at 9 o'clock, the back engraved with an eagle holding a cross above a banner reading 'Sic Fidem Teneo' (thus I keep faith) • case, dial, cuvette and movement signed by retailer

Movement running at the time of cataloging however it was not tested for the accuracy of time nor duration of the power reserve and may benefit from a service at the buyer's expense. Chiming in phase however slows down towards the minutes. Case in good condition with wear and light scratches overall consistent with age. Dial in good condition with light scratches overall, no visible hairlines. Movement in good condition. The present lot was made by Patek Philippe and retailed by Tiffany & Co. It is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the watch was made in 18k pink gold, and its date of sale on December 19th, 1895.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on December 19th, 1895. Additionally, the Extract confirms the case is 18k pink gold.