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Description
A rare and refined French travel watch, a similar example of which was sold at a major Swiss auction.
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A rare and refined French travel watch, a similar example of which was sold at a major Swiss auction.
The case is crafted of finely chased and gilded bronze, resting on a rectangular base and flanked by two winged lions. The handle is composed of two intertwined serpents, a distinctive decorative element of Charles X taste.
The dial is signed Le Roy Hger. du Roy. The movement features a cylinder escapement exposed on the dial and a striking mechanism at half past five.
The watch retains a strong aesthetic presence, with well-preserved gilding and crisp sculptural details. It is accompanied by its original case, an increasingly rare item that enhances its historical integrity and collectible appeal.
Dimensions: approximately 17 × 14 × 6.5 cm.
Condition
The watch shows minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. The photographs are an integral part of the .
Operation
The movement has been serviced and is in working order. As with all vintage mechanical watches, periodic maintenance may be required.
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- Dimensions
- 5.51ʺW × 2.36ʺD × 6.69ʺH
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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