Ladies' 1948 Patek Philippe 18K Wristwatch

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Feb 10, 2023 - Feb 19, 2023

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• Lot Description
  A gold two segment dial; the center is vertical brushed, the segment with the gold stick type chapter markers is radial brushed. The entire dial has a soft clear glaze. Appears to be an original dial. Gold pencil type minute/hour hands. 18K rose gold case with teardrop lugs. Ref # 1093. 18 jewel, adjusted five positions, as well as adjusted for heat/cold and isochronism. Movement # 853883. Engraved on the caseback is the original owner's name; Erla Parker. A resident of Cleveland and New York City. Ms. Parker was from a prominent family, as well as marrying well; enabling her to be a world traveler. She was a passenger on the first transatlantic flight of the Graf Zeppelin. A frequent passenger on the Hindenberg; purportedly, a night of revelry, caused her to miss a train to Friedrichshafen to catch the departure of the Hindenburg. Fortune saved her life, from the disaster of May 6,1937. Born 1870, she died on 9/11/57, at Wade Park Manor in Cleveland, Ohio. Non original carry case is included. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Running at inspection, but not tested for accuracy. Comes with non original strap.