109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 246

Lequin & Yersin

A large, heavy Swiss pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement for the Spanish market

Sold

estimated
2.2004.500 €
Price realized
2.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, engine-turned, florally engraved bezels, reeded caseband.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Fine bridge movement, large gold screw compensation balance, blued helical balance spring.
Case no.24157 2107
Diam.54 mm
Circa1880
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.148 g


The Swiss watch company Lequin & Yersin was based in Fleurier, with a branch in Turin. The factory was mainly known for the production of "Chinese duplex watches" in the first half of the 19th century.