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283. Patek Philippe A fine and rare gilt bronze wall clock in Louis XV style 百達翡麗,精細及罕有,鍍銅掛鐘,型號812, 1969年製 Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe 1969 Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre Dimensions 812 874’364 1’990 Gilt brass and enamel Mechanical, 17’’’250 Approximately 405 mm. height and 200 mm. wide Case numbered, dial and movement signed Signed Estimate HKD 80,000-120,000 USD 10,000-15,000 HK WATCHES_NOV15_284-419_bl_CS5.indd 419 Accessories With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present clock in 1969 and its subsequent sale on 10 July 1970. Literature For another example of a Louis XV Cartel clock which is identical to the present lot, please see Patek Philippe Museum, Patek Philippe Watches Volume II, page 401. This clock in the Louis XV style is powered by caliber 17’’’250. The movement is powered by speed increasing gears, activated approximately every 5 hours by an electric micro motor, powered by an accumulator, charged by a photoelectric cell on the front of the clock, beneath the dial. The clock is in extremely well preserved condition. 22/10/15 11:11