Patek Philippe. A platinum and diamond set keyless wind open face pocket watch with Hollywood inscription Date: Manufactured 1928, Sold 26th September 1929 Movement: 18-jewel Swiss lever, adjusted to 8 positions, signed Brock & Company, Los Angeles, Calif, No.821149 Dial: Brushed silvered, diamond set Arabic numerals, outer silvered dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, diamond set platinum syringe hands Case: Polished round, diamond set bezel, crown and bow, black enamel rim, snap on back engraved 'To my first talkie director Frank Borzage, token of admiration and sincere friendship from John McCormack, Jany.1930', No.415118 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 44mm Accompaniments: Extract from the Archives Footnotes: John Francis McCormack (1884-1945) was a celebrated tenor from Ireland known for his operatic and popular song performances. With appearances in Hollywood movies such as 'Song O' My Heart' and 'Wings of the Morning' and credited with creating the first recorded rendition of 'Its a long way to Tipperary', McCormack was one of the most successful tenors of his day. The current lot is a highly attractive Patek Philippe pocket watch with diamond set bezel and bears a personal inscription from John McCormack to Frank Borzage who was the producer on the film 'Song O' My Heart'. The film focuses on a retired opera singer who has returned to his small Irish village with the subtle hope of reuniting with his childhood love who is now living in difficult circumstances with her two children. It is believed that McCormack used the salary he earned for this movie to purchase the Runyon Canyon Estate in Hollywood. McCormack was also known for his dedication to supporting Catholic charities and the Red Cross and was bestowed the title of Papal Count from Pope Pius XI in recognition of his work.