Lot #AN3204A – Patek Philippe Limoges Vide Poche

Estimate: $300.00 – $400.00

Patek Philippe vide poche valet tray.  Circa 2011.  Made in France by Limoges for Patek Philippe.  Robin blue tray lined with gold colored trim with red and gold colored flowers.  The back reveals an image of an antique ladies Patek Philippe pocket watch with a floral motif from 1898.  Approximate dimensions are 118mm x 88mm.

The bottom of the tray shows usage around the edges.  The overall condition of the vide poche is very good.

François Czapek and Antoine Norbert de Patek founded Patek, Czapek & Cie in 1839.  In 1851, the name was changed to Patek, Philippe & Cie.  Throughout it’s history, they patented many of their inventions and created historically important watches such as the first Swiss wristwatch for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, the “Duke of Regla” Westminster chime pocket watch, the first complicated ladies five minute repeater wristwatch, the split-seconds chronograph wristwatch, the perpetual calendar wristwatch, the “Packard” astronomical pocket watch for James Ward Packard, and the “Graves” super complication pocket watch for Henry Graves Jr.  Iconic models include: Patek Philippe Calatrava, Patek Philippe Ellipse, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Patek Philippe Gondolo, Patek Philippe Aquanaut, Patek Philippe Twenty~4, Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, Patek Philippe 10 Day Tourbillon, Patek Philippe Annual Calendar, Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, and the Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater.

Limoges is a city in France known for their porcelain and decorative objects since the 19th century.