En Pierre – 18Kt Taschenuhr Lepine- Quarter Repeater – versteckter Napoleon – Men – Frankreich um 1840

French watchmaking

EN PIERRE

Beautiful, magnificent and exceptional Lepine 18 kt gold pocket watch with quarter repeater.

The classic casing is made of 18 kt (0.750) yellow gold and polished.

Fine engraving on the side

The dial is made of white enamel and in very good condition. Classic Roman numerals and minute scale running around the outside in black and fine intricate original steel hands – gold-coloured. The secret is under the twelve. If the watch is held correctly, you can see the portrait of Napoleon.

Gold-coloured movement with very interesting design. Key winding. Strike on gong.

The movement works.

Wound and set via the dust lid (metal). Inscribed in capitals echappement cylindre en pierre, huit trous en rubis.

Key included

Repeater triggered with crown button. The hours are struck according to the time of day and the elapsed quarter hours with a double strike (depending on quarter) – bright and fine chime – appealing.

In very good overall condition. Watch diameter 56 mm with pendant 77 mm. Weight 83 g.

A very beautiful gold pocket watch in very good condition with secret portrait.

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