Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Bd. de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 22576, circa 1900. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going, quarter - repeating "petite sonnerie" carriage clock.
C.GiIt brass, "Gorge", glazed on five sides. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. Mat gilt brass dial-plate. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the top and petite sonnerie/silent optional lever in the base. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 8 x 7 cm. excluding the handle.