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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1993

LOT 66

Julien Le Roy à Paris. A group of 3 movements which demonstrate the development of his improvements concerning the repeating work of watches.

In 1740 he devised a new arrangement allowing the enlargement of the area for the repeating work. This invention, called à b â t e l e v é e , was adopted by all his fellow watchmakers. In 1755 he devised a nere repeating train regulated by a small anchor escapement which was also adopted by the best of French watchmakers. The dates for these two inventions are engraved on the dia] plates. They are useful to date the watches with precision. Julien Le Roy à Paris No. 1827. One of the earliest repeaters à bâte levée, with the inscription for 1740. D. Lacking. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XV continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm. Julien Le Roy à Paris No. 2797. One of the latest repeaters with the inscription for 1740. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (hair cracks), the date of 1753 appears on the enamel backing after the signature of Julien, a famous dial maker of the time. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XV continental cock with garnet end-stone. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm. Julien Le Roy à Paris No. 3373. One of the earliest repeaters embodying the anchor escapement to regulate the repeating mechanism and bearing the inscription for 1740 and 1755. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XV continental cock with garnet end-stone. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm. Lot of 3 pieces.