98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 482
Patek Philippe & Co. Genève, Movement No. 79471, Case No. 202484, 32 mm, 46 g, circa 1887
An extremely rare Geneva pocket watch with case design in the shape of a "Georgstaler" coin, which the Counts of Mansfeld have been minting since 1521
Case: 18k gold, chased ornamentation in high relief. Dial: gold, applied blue enamel cartouches with radial Roman numerals. Movm.: bridge movement, gold screw compensation balance.
The back lid was designed in the shape of a "Georgstaler" coin dating from the 16th century: Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon under a banner with the motto "S. Georgius Equitum Patronus" (Saint George Patron of Horsemen). Inside, the lid is decorated with a sailing ship in a storm, with Christ sleeping on board. The motto here is: "In Tempestate Securitas" (Safety in the Storm).
The "Georgstaler" is a thaler coin the Counts of Mansfeld have been minting since 1521 and which shows the patron saint of their house, Saint George. The coins were thought to lend protection to horsemen and soldiers and were highly coveted; soon enough other mints began producing their own versions of the amulet and eventually the charms would even be fashioned as pendants from all kinds of metal.
An extremely rare Geneva pocket watch with case design in the shape of a "Georgstaler" coin, which the Counts of Mansfeld have been minting since 1521
Case: 18k gold, chased ornamentation in high relief. Dial: gold, applied blue enamel cartouches with radial Roman numerals. Movm.: bridge movement, gold screw compensation balance.
The back lid was designed in the shape of a "Georgstaler" coin dating from the 16th century: Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon under a banner with the motto "S. Georgius Equitum Patronus" (Saint George Patron of Horsemen). Inside, the lid is decorated with a sailing ship in a storm, with Christ sleeping on board. The motto here is: "In Tempestate Securitas" (Safety in the Storm).
The "Georgstaler" is a thaler coin the Counts of Mansfeld have been minting since 1521 and which shows the patron saint of their house, Saint George. The coins were thought to lend protection to horsemen and soldiers and were highly coveted; soon enough other mints began producing their own versions of the amulet and eventually the charms would even be fashioned as pendants from all kinds of metal.
Sold
estimated
5.500—8.000 €
Price realized
7.400 €