109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 221
Jules Huguenin & SonsSeconde Foudroyante
A rare Swiss hunting case pocket watch with stoppable 1/4 "Seconde Foudroyante" and stoppable centre seconds - with keywind
Sold
estimated
1.900—3.000 €
Price realized
2.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, engine-turned, reeded caseband.
Dial
Enamel, inlaid 1/4 seconde foudrayante.
Movement
Bridge movement, 2 barrels, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.13796
Diam.52 mm
Circa1860
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.120 g
Huguenin & Fils was founded by Adolphe Huguenin in Le Locle mid 19th century. Specialized in precision timepieces, Huguenin & Fils won various prizes at Observatory trials and participated also at the Philadelphia International Exhibition in 1876.