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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 617

L. Leroy & Cie. Horlogers de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13-15 Galerie Montpensier, Paris - 7 Boulevard de la Madeleine, No. 59562, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure plate", polished, the back with a monogram and a dedication inside dated 1900. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.


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L.-Leroy & Cie. moved from the Palais Royal to the Boulevard de la Madeleine just in time for the Exhibition of 1900. This watch was certainly produced when they were still in the Palais Royal and soldonce in Boulevard de la Madeleine.