L.Leroy

Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece Geneva, Nov 04, 2023 L. LEROY & CIE, SWITZERLAND, LARGE QUARTER-REPEATER WITH HELICAL BALANCE SPRING, YELLOW GOLD A very fine, large and heavy, 18k yellow gold, manual wind open face keyless pocket watch with quarter repeater. White enamel dial with black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. Excellent Good Slightly scratched Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Good HANDS Original Brand L. Leroy & Cie, Switzerland Year Circa 1880 Movement No. 1678 Case No. 58588 Diameter 59 mm. Caliber 22''', matte gilt, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, helical balance spring with terminal curves, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Signature Dial, case and movement Accessories box Engraved cuvette ''Jules Lejeune ministre d'état 1911'' former property of the Minister of Justice of Belgium Mr. J. Lejeune (1828-1911)