Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 149

Julien Le Roy à Paris, No. 2470, with Paris hallmarks for 1748Fine, 18K gold, dumb quarter repeating watch.

USD 2,300 - 2,800

C. double body, 'Louis XV', repoussé in a shell pattern, the bezel similarly decorated. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. The dial ring engraved 'Inventé par Julien Le Roy en 1740' M. hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with agate end-stone. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant.Back plate signed, the dial plate engraved with the inscription: Inventé par Jul. Le Roy en 1740.Diam. 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 8-04

Slightly scratched

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Notes

The inscription on the dial ring refers to the invention called 'à bâte levée', a way to mount a movement to a ring hinged to the case in order to have room for the repeating work.