Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

LOT 61

Le Roy & Fils, Horlogers, Palais Royal, 13 & 15 Galerie Montpensier à Paris, No. 32477, circa 1850. Fine 18ct. gold hunting cased, early keyless, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned with reeded band, the cover engraved with a coat of arms, the back with a monogram "O.A.M.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, plain brass three arm balance, Breguet balance spring; Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition; Diam. 46 mm.