Lot 598 , An early 19th century French 18ct gold keywind repeating dress pocket watch by Leroy & Fils, Paris,

An early 19th century French 18ct gold keywind repeating dress pocket watch by Leroy & Fils, Paris, with silvered Roman dial, the cuvette inscribed Leroy & Fils and numbered 17017, 1819-1848 gold standard mark, on a small albert chain with associated watch key.
Estimate £300-400

Engine turned decoration on the back a little tired towards the perimeter. Dial quite tanished in places. Glass in good order. Unble to see if the watch ticks as the accompanying key does not seem to wind the mechanism to make it chime. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order. Watch diameter 41mm.


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Sold for £640