108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 165
LeCoultre & Co.
An ornamental, double-sided splendour hunting case pocket watch with quarter repeater, calendar and moon phase
Sold
estimated
2.200—5.000 €
Price realized
4.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, elaborately engraved, glazed on both sides.
Dial
Front: enamel, off-white, auxiliary seconds, large moon phase in the centre. Back: silvered outer ring dial with indications of the weekdays, gilt ring for the date and rectangular aperture for the display of the months.
Movement
Bridge movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.33083
Diam.52 mm
Circa1890
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.125 g
This hunting case pocket watch takes the onlooker by surprise, just as the fine calendar dial in French that is concealed on the back does.