Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
LÉPINE, FRANCE, “INVENIT ET FECIT”, DECORATIVE PEARL-SET POCKET WATCH, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch, the bezels set with split pearls. Case back decorated with translucent green enamel over engine-turning, centred with a miniature painted en grisaille depicting a pastoral scene with a sheep and herding dog resting beneath a tree, beside a floral arrangement. Hinged gilt-brass cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute divisions. Gold hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Lépine, France
Year Circa 1780
Case No. 3114
Caliber 26 mm., Lépine calibre with free-standing barrel and wolf’s-tooth wheel train, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance and blued steel flat balance spring.
Diameter 34 mm., with 39 mm. glazed protective case.
Weight 27 gr.
Signature Dial and case
Accessories Accompanied by a gold chain, gold watch key and gilt-brass glazed protective case.
