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274 :: Rare Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' large gilt metal advertising/publicity wall clock, blue dial with gilt baton markers and gilt hands, labels verso dated -'7 Mai 1986', quartz, 19.75'' x 17.25'' approx (the movement currently not working) - The Golden Ellipse family of watches were launched in 1968. The elliptical designs origin comes from the golden section, a ratio discovered more than two thousand years ago. The watchmaking firm Inducta from Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland was hired to produce a series of wall clocks inspired by this famous design 'Ellipse d'Or' and were distributed to their retailers for display within their premises

Lot Number 274. Rare Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' large gilt metal advertising/publicity wall clock, blue dial with gilt baton markers and gilt hands, labels verso dated -'7 Mai 1986', quartz, 19.75'' x 17.25'' approx (the movement currently not working) - The Golden Ellipse family of watches were launched in 1968. The elliptical designs origin comes from the golden section, a ratio discovered more than two thousand years ago. The watchmaking firm Inducta from Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland was hired to produce a series of wall clocks inspired by this famous design 'Ellipse d'Or' and were distributed to their retailers for display within their premises. Auctioned at Watchmaker's Workshop on 24th February 2021
 
Rare Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' large gilt metal advertising/publicity wall clock, blue dial with gilt baton markers and gilt hands, labels verso dated -'7 Mai 1986', quartz, 19.75'' x 17.25'' approx (the movement currently not working) - The Golden Ellipse family of watches were launched in 1968. The elliptical designs origin comes from the golden section, a ratio discovered more than two thousand years ago. The watchmaking firm Inducta from Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland was hired to produce a series of wall clocks inspired by this famous design 'Ellipse d'Or' and were distributed to their retailers for display within their premises

Estimate: £2000-3000

Sold For: £2000.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 24th February 2021
Sale Name: Watchmaker's Workshop