Jane Lathrop Stanford Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Regarding Jane Lathrop Stanford's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, we are the fortunate owners of this historic artifact and would like to officially announce that this item will be auctioned off on eBay beginning Sept. 30, 2005 5P official eBay time (5P PST; 6P CPS & 8P EST). To locate this auction on Sept. 30th, search on eBay under the Antiques category and type in key words pocket watch, 18 karat gold and Patek Philippe.
Our family ancestors acquired this pocket watch during the 1970s, from a Catholic priest whose identity is unknown. In the early 1900s Jane Lathrop Stanford bequeathed this piece, and her remaining collection of jewels, to the Stanford University trustees. How it came into the hands of the unidentified Catholic priest is unknown. It had been locked in a bank vault by our family ancestors for an estimated 25 years and handed down to us where it has remained locked in a bank safe deposit box (except to take these photographs).
When inquiring to the Registrar, Permanent Collection for the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts as to whether or not any other pieces from Cooper's painting of this jewel collection had been recovered in their original form, we were told “none that (we) know of.” This seems indicative that this item may very well be the only piece represented in Cooper's painting that has been recovered in its original form.
—Lori Paul
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 9:40 AM
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Thank you very much for helping us to get the word out about this important piece of history via the CPRR website and CPRR discussion group. It is our hope that this piece becomes a part of a collection of an institution that is affiliated with the Stanford family, where it can be proudly displayed and shared with the public for years to come.
All the best,
Bill and Lori Paul
Rivaled in demand only by Rolex, Patek Philippe truly is truly the king of all Swiss watches. Certain models sell for virtually no discount off the retail price. Others can be had for as much as 25 - 30% off. The market for preowned pieces is very strong.
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