LE ROI & FILS | A QUARTER REPEATING CLOCK WATCH WITH JACQUEMARTS IN LATER SILVER CASE CIRCA 1780 AND LATER, NO. 6958

LE ROI & FILS

A QUARTER REPEATING CLOCK WATCH WITH JACQUEMARTS IN LATER SILVER CASE
CIRCA 1780 AND LATER, NO. 6958

• Movement: gilded full plate, cylinder escapement, striking on a bell
• Dial: eccentric white enamel, Arabic numerals, jacquemarts holding hammers for striking, automaton devil appearing from the flames in the furnace above the dial
• Case: later silver, button to the pendant for trip repeat, gilt metal cuvette signed Le Roi & Fils, No. 6958

diameter 59mm

Accompanied by an associated Desoutter retailer's presentation case

Condition Report:
Movement: not running, fully wound and balance not rotating. Repeat mechanism not functioning.
Dial: fine cracks to the enamel on the plate behind the dial. No visible cracks to the enamel dial. Jacquemarts figures not working.
Case: later unmarked, heavily tarnished, gold hinge and band. Glass loose.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Provenance:
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. WA 130-06