Only Online Auction
Geneva, Dec 08, 2022
LOT 176
JULIEN LE ROY IN PARIS, MADE BY HIS SON PIERRE, GOLD
CHF 2,200 - 4,200
EUR 2,300 - 4,300 / USD 2,400 - 4,500 / HKD 18,300 - 34,800TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,250
Fine and rare 18K. three coloured gold watch with the fusee renversée invented by Monsieur Le Roy, with Paris hallmarks for 1769-1770.
Double body, Louis XVI, the bezel chased with a formai decoration, the back decorated with a basket of flowers, musical and gardening trophies.
Double body, Louis XVI, the bezel chased with a formai decoration, the back decorated with a basket of flowers, musical and gardening trophies.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-77-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |
Brand Julien Le Roy, France
Year Made in 1769-1770
Movement No. 4346
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 44 mm.
Caliber Hinged gilt brass, full plate with baluster pillars, upside-down fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the initiais "J.L.R." standing for Julien Le Roy,
Signature Dial and movement
Notes
Although signed "Julien Le Roy", this watch was made by his son Pierre after his death (the cock pierced and engraved "J.L.R." was used by Pierre Le Roy after the death of his father). The invention of the fusée renversée '-vas due to Jean Baptiste Le Roy, the second son of Julien and a member of the Académie Royale des Sciences. The invention is recorded in Mémoires de l'Académie Royale des Sciences for 1763. See Ch. Allix and G. Brusa : Antiquarian Horolo, y, June 1968 and June 1972 in which the watch is described and illustrated.
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