97th Auction
2018/5/12
Lot 435
LeCoultre & Francois à Genève, Case No. 18062, 53 mm, 111 g, circa 1830
An elegant pocket watch with alarm and independent jumping seconds from the property of a noble family
Case: 18k gold/silver, polychrome enamelled family crest and motto: "Fortiter in re suaviter in modo" ("Strong in the matter, gentle in the manner"). Ziffbl.: Gold, engine-turned. Movm.: bridge movement, 1 hammer, 1 gong, 3 barrels, gold screw compensation balance.
An elegant pocket watch with alarm and independent jumping seconds from the property of a noble family
Case: 18k gold/silver, polychrome enamelled family crest and motto: "Fortiter in re suaviter in modo" ("Strong in the matter, gentle in the manner"). Ziffbl.: Gold, engine-turned. Movm.: bridge movement, 1 hammer, 1 gong, 3 barrels, gold screw compensation balance.
Sold
estimated
5.500—10.000 €
Price realized
6.600 €