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Pocket watch with 18 carat gold (eagle head) finely chiselled punch, signed Leroy & Fils * King's watchmakers in Paris, guilloche dial (in metal) with Roman numerals and dial for the seconds, 19th c. century.
This watch is in good condition and is of high quality. It works but will have to be revised (it stops). Numbered 14111. We do not have his key. It rings at quarter and hour. Punched eagle head and punch of census (worn).
Signed inside on the internal bowl (in gold metal) "Leroy & Fils Horlogers du Roi in Paris AB".
Remember: repair at the hinge of the inner bowl, small scratches on the dial, micro-scratches and wear on the case, see photos.
Founded by Basile Le Roy in the 18th century. The Maison saw its notoriety literally explode at the heart of the following century, in France and throughout the world. Official Supplier of the Imperial Family as early as 1805, (Basile) -Charles
The Roy offers watches of very high quality, traditional or decimal, tact or ringing. The national exhibitions of the beginning of the century (1819, 1823, 1827) ended up seating the aura of the prestigious Parisian house installed for 45 years under the arcades of the Palais-Royal and now taken over by Charles-Louis Le Roy since 1828 (Son of Basile Charles) who changes the name to Le Roy & Fils. . This Parisian neighborhood will become that of the watchmakers. This address - the 13-15 gallery Montpensier, Palais-Royal - will remain that of the family for more than a century. In 1845, the house was sold to Casimir Halley Desfontaines. Ten years later the house set out for the conquest of the English court. Established in 1854 in Regent Street and then in New Bond Street, the renowned Le Roy & Sons became "Queen Victoria's Watcher" in 1863. It will deliver parts throughout Europe. As early as the 19th century, the pieces were enriched with enamel and stones such as diamonds and sapphires.
