Geneva, Nov 10, 2024
LOT 401
L.LEROY & CIE, SWITZERLAND, THE FIRST KISS, COMPLETE SET CONTAINED IN A LEATHER FITTED CASE, WITH A CHAIN, CHAINMAIL PURSE AND A PEN, GOLD
CHF 8,000 - 16,000
HKD 72,000 - 144,000 / USD 9,300 - 18,600 / EUR 8,500 - 17,000
Sold: CHF 9,375
A very fine and very rare, 18k gold, manual wind pocket watch with 24-hour day and night dial, the hour hand making one full rotation in 24-hours. The case back with finely painted on enamel depicting a youngs lovers leaning in for their first kiss. Inside back cover with a black enamel scene depicting depicting two anthropomorphic goat-like figures, possibly representing satyrs or fauns. One is larger and holding a staff, while the other is a child. The design has a classical or mythological feel to it, possibly inspired by ancient Greek or Roman mythology.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand L.Leroy & Cie, Switzerland
Model the first kiss
Year Circa 1905
Movement No. 69444
Case No. 10000
Diameter 50 mm.
Caliber 18''', 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Complete original box, gold chain, original gold chainmail purse and a gold pen.