Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880

Le Roy & Fils. An 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1880.

Dial: The elegant unsigned white enamel dial with fine Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The original slim blued steel Breguet style hands and matching seconds hand complementing the dial beautifully.

Case: The 18ct yellow gold case with an entwind monogram to the case back. The inner cover is engraved with the watch number and the address, Leroy & Fils Horologer 114 et 115 Gallery De Valois Palais Royale Paris.. The repeater slide is located at two o'clock and the hand setting pin is at eleven o'clock. the cases are hallmarked and numbered.

Movement: The Movement is of the highest quality which would be expected from such an emminent watchmaker. The polished Nickel finished movement with gold train, fully jewelled throughout with compensation balance, blued steel overcoil hairspring, slow fast regulation and wolf's tooth winding. The gongs and hammers are visibly with the hammers striking the hours and quarters clearly. The movement is unsigned.

Leroy & Fils has a name synonymous with fine watchmaking and was renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and precision in clock and watchmaking. Their timepieces are highly sought after and can be found in major collections around the world. This watch would make a fine addition to one's collection. We sell this watch with our own one guarantee and a certificaate of authenticity.