Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 306
L. Leroy & Cie, Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Bd. de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 22576 circa 1900. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going, quarter repeating "petite sonnerie" carriage clock.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Gilt brass, "Gorge", glazed on five sides. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. Matted gilt brass dial-plate. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the top and petite sonnerie/silent optional lever in the base. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 8 x 7 cm. excluding the handle.
