108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 125

Patek Philippe

An important tonneau-shaped vintage Geneva wristwatch of the Swedish sports shooter and Olympic champion Vilhelm Carlberg (1880-1970)

Sold

estimated
5.00015.000 €
Price realized
6.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back with dedication engraving: "Vilhelm Carlberg 24.12.1925", PPC 18 K gold buckle.
Dial
Gilt, matted, enamelled scales and numerals.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.602385
Diam.26 x 36 mm
Circa1925
Ctry.Switzerland


Vilhelm Carlberg was a Swedish Army officer and sports shooter. He competed at the 1906, 1908, 1912 and 1924 Olympics and won three gold, four silver and one bronze medals. With three gold and two silver medals he was the most successful athlete at the 1912 Olympics. In 1913, he won two medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships. His twin brother Eric competed alongside Gustaf at all those four Olympics.