Bonhams 1793

Lot sold

USD 5 487 - 8 231

GBP 4 000 - 6 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 5 487 - 8 231

GBP 4 000 - 6 000 (listed)

 
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- Leroux. A fine and very rare late 18th century pocket watch movement with temperature compensation - Leroux. A fine and very rare late 18th century pocket watch movement with temperature compensation

Bonhams, Fine Watches and Wristwatches, Dec 10th 2014 | London, 10 December

  • Lot number 
    13
  • 0
  • Location
  • Watch type 
    Pocket 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.