Important watches, wristwatches & clocks
New York, Dec 07, 1988
LOT 101
Le Roy, No. 14742, circa 1820. 18-carat gold half skeletonized quarter repeating watch.
USD 2,800 - 3,200
Triple body case, the back "repoussé" with a wind rose, stars and flower garlands. Gold engine turned chapter ring with Roman numerals allowing to see the striking work applied on the gilt metal front plate, finely engraved with scrolls and foliage. Blued steel Breguet hands. Full plate movement the back plate with a finely engraved bridge maintaining the fusee and the barrel, cylindrical pillars, verge escapement, three armed plain brass balance, continental clock with rose diamond endpiece, striking on gongs when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
