Patek Philippe for N. Matson & Co. Chicago Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1881
This 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch was manufactured by Patek, Philippe & Co. for retailer N. Matson & Co. of Chicago, dating according to the auction house to circa 1881.
The piece features a manual-wind movement stamped with number 43590 and a white dial configured with small seconds. Measuring approximately 38 mm in diameter, the yellow gold case displays an engraved monogram across its front cover, while the interior bears maker and retailer signatures alongside an engraving dated December 22nd, 1881.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Case size
- Approx. 38 mm
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Dial color
- White
- Gross weight
- 34.90 dwt.
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 43590
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe for N. Matson & Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Closed yellow gold hunter case with detailed decorative monogram engraving across the center cover • Fluted winding crown surrounded by a rounded suspension bow at the 12 o'clock position • Visible side hinge structure at the case rim
- Construction and Exterior
- The watch is encased in 18K yellow gold, measuring approximately 38 mm in diameter. The exterior of the front cover features a decorative monogram engraving. The case assembly includes a fluted winding crown situated at the 12 o'clock position and a visible hinge structure at the case rim.
- Movement and Dial Specifications
- The movement is a manual-wind type, identified with the number 43590 and stamped 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. No. 43590 GENEVA.' The white dial is configured with a small seconds function. The dial and internal movement are not visible in the provided photographic materials.
- Object Identity and Documentation
- This timepiece is identified by the source as a Patek, Philippe & Co. hunter case pocket watch produced for retailer N. Matson & Co. of Chicago. The watch is associated with the production date of circa 1881. Internal case markings include the serial number 43590 and the inscription 'Made for N. Matson & Co. Chicago BY PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. GENEVA 0,750 PPCo. 90.' Additionally, the inner case back features an engraving dated 'Dec. 22nd 1881'.
Identification
- Serial number
- 43590
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The dial, hands, and inner movement are not visible in the provided photo, which shows only the closed hunter case exterior.