Believed to be unique, this piece was manufactured in 1875 and owned by Elbert E. Farman, the Previous Diplomatic Agent and Consul-General to Cairo. Farman was able to secure the obelisk Cleopatra’s Needle, which resides in Central Park.
This backpack is detailed in the Christie’s description and Lot Essay from the 2019 auction, and articles in advance of the auction from GQ, Forbes and WatchPro.
Following the 2019 auction, this Patek Philippe Backpack was featured in a Collectability article, the Collectability NFS (Not for Sale) video, and the Patek Philippe International Magazine Volume IV Number 9 Summer 2020 magazine as one of the auction highlights from the year in review.
Patek Philippe Backpack Pocket Watch
Movement number: 50.607
Case number: 50.607
Manufacture date: 1875
Calibre: 10”
Material: 18K yellow gold, platinum, enamel dial
Retailer: Tiffany & Co. (case signed)
Length: 1.5” height, 0.5” depth
Sale date: March 18, 1876
Last public sale: Christie’s, Important Watches and American Icons, New York, 12 December 2019
