Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 469

Le Roy & Fils, Horlogers de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13 et 15 Galerie Montpensier, Paris, 211, Regent Street, London, No. 47333, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets carrure plate", polished bezel and band, the engine-turned back with a monogram. IIinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals on a grey chapter ring and outer gilt Arabic minutes ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 12 1/2"', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt-brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 33 mm.