Bailey Banks & Biddle

Interesting, decorative pocket watch with a movement by Patek Philippe, circa 1881 case: 750 gold, number 61582, savonette, floral decorative engraving with a rural scene, engraving mirror with monogram engraving, diameter approx. 51 mm Movm.: Hand-wound, decorated lever movement, No. 61582, compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, wolf-toothed winding wheels dial: White, enamel, Roman numerals, recessed small seconds dial accessories: Archive extract Patek Philippe 01/2019 Patek Philippe produced movements for the well-known North American jeweller Bailey, Banks & Biddle, which were subsequently encased in locally produced cases. This was mainly done to avoid the high import duties for complete watches.g55