Leroux. A fine and very rare late 18th century pocket watch movement with temperature compensation
London, 10 December
Lot sold
USD 5 341 - 8 011
GBP 4 000 - 6 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 5 341 - 8 011
GBP 4 000 - 6 000 (listed)
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Lot number13
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Location
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Watch typePocket watch
Description
Numbered 3102, Circa 1781
Fusee movement with large steel three-arm balance, conical balance spring, large bi-metallic 'chelsea bun' type compensation, pivoted detent escapement, enamel dial with offset hour and seconds dials, outer minute track, 'faster slower' indication at 6, with later silver jointed case (AF)
Dial 50mm.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401