Pocket watch · Half-hunting cased pendant watch

Patek Philippe Half-Hunting Cased Lady's Pendant Watch

Partially verified

This lady’s pendant watch was produced by Patek, Philippe & Co. in Geneva, circa 1884, for the retailer H. Hulsmann of Frankfurt a/m. The timepiece features an 18K yellow gold, four-body bassine-style half-hunting case. The front cover incorporates a small glazed aperture surrounded by radial blue champleve Roman numerals on the outer metal surface, while the back cover features an engraved monogram. Internally, the watch contains a frosted gilt movement measuring 27 mm (12''') in diameter, equipped with 17 jewels, a cylinder escapement, and a plain three-arm brass balance with a blued steel flat balance spring. The winding mechanism utilizes wolf's tooth gearing. The white enamel dial displays radial black Roman numerals with an outer minute track and is paired with blued-steel double-spade hands. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and hinged cuvette and includes an Extract from the Archives.

Patek Philippe half-hunting cased pendant watch, featuring a glazed front cover aperture with blue champleve numerals. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Pocket watch · Half-hunting cased pendant watch
Maker / attribution: Patek, Philippe & Co.
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 313
Source-reported date: circa 1884
Source-reported place: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: 66207

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Description

The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold, four-body bassine case. The front cover serves a decorative and functional purpose, featuring a small glazed aperture that allows the center of the dial to be viewed without opening the cover. This aperture is surrounded by radial blue champleve Roman numerals and an inner minute track on the gold surface. The back cover is adorned with an engraved monogram.

The white enamel dial features radial black Roman numerals and an outer minute track. The watch is equipped with blued-steel double-spade hands. While the dial and case are signed, the auction description specifies that the hands are later replacements. A hinged gold cuvette protects the internal movement.

Evidence for this section

“Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, the front cover with small glazed aperture and radial blue champleve Roman numerals, inner minute track”
“D. White enamel, radial black Roman numerals, outer minute track.”
“Later HANDS”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The movement, measuring 27 mm or 12''', is constructed with a frosted gilt finish. It utilizes 17 jewels and The balance assembly consists of a plain three-arm brass balance wheel paired with a blued steel flat balance spring and an index regulator for time adjustment.

A notable construction detail is the use of wolf's tooth winding, which refers to the specific shape of the teeth on the winding wheels.

Evidence for this section

“M. 27 mm., 12''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement”
“plain three-arm brass balance with blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.”
“Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch was produced circa 1884 for H. Hulsmann, an Uhrmacher (watchmaker) based in Frankfurt a/m. The object is identified by the serial number 66207, which is recorded on both the case and the movement. Documentation for the watch includes an Extract from the Archives provided by the manufacturer.

The watch is offered as part of a sale lot and is accompanied by a grading assessment provided by the auction house. This report details the condition of various components, including the case, movement, and dial, as well as providing technical confirmation of the original signing on the dial, case, and cuvette.

Evidence for this section

“Made for H. Hulsmann, Uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/m circa 1884.”
“Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.”
“Dial, case and cuvette signed.”

Open research questions

Does the Extract from the Archives specify the original finish of the dial and the date of the later hand replacement?
Can the monogram on the back cover be identified to trace the specific original owner?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Half-Hunting Cased Lady's Pendant Watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Patek, Philippe & Co.	“Patek, Philippe & Co., Genève”
Serial Number	66207	“No. 66207”
Retailer	H. Hulsmann, Uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/m	“Made for H. Hulsmann, Uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/m”
Case material	18K yellow gold	“18K yellow gold”
Movement type	Cylinder escapement	“cylinder escapement”
Case dimensions	32 mm	“Diam. 32 mm.”
Condition note	Hands are replacements	“Later HANDS”

Visible details

Small glazed aperture on the front cover shows the central portion of the dial.
Front cover displays blue champleve Roman numerals.
The bow and crown are positioned for pendant wear.
Case appears to have a polished finish.

Research qualifications

The auction description notes the hands are later replacements.
The grading system reports the dial is in fair condition and the movement requires an overhaul.
The exact extent of the patina on the movement is not fully detailed beyond a grade assessment.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Small Half-Hunting Cased Patek, Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 66207, case No. 66207. Made for H. Hulsmann, Uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/m circa 1884. Very fine, small, 18K yellow gold, half-hunting cased, keyless, lady's pendant watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 73ef5293de

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