NO.12273, RETAILED BY LE ROY & FILS. FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY
Details
A French cloisonné enamel and bronze-mounted miniature travel timepiece for the japanese market
no.12273, retailed by le roy & fils. first quarter 20th century
The rectangular case surmounted by a bronze karashishi with feet modelled as entwined bats, decorated overall in polychrome enamels against a cream ground with exotic birds amidst flowers and bamboo, the dial with brass chapter ring inset with individual white enamel Japanese numerals, with brass inlaid star to the centre and signature LE ROY & FILS 13 & 15 PALAIS ROYAL PARIS, Japanese style blued hands, the single barrel movement with bimetallic balance to the lever escapement, numbered on the backplate 12273, some chips to enamel; with original brown leather travel case, the lid stamped with a coronet, and associated key
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) high
no.12273, retailed by le roy & fils. first quarter 20th century
The rectangular case surmounted by a bronze karashishi with feet modelled as entwined bats, decorated overall in polychrome enamels against a cream ground with exotic birds amidst flowers and bamboo, the dial with brass chapter ring inset with individual white enamel Japanese numerals, with brass inlaid star to the centre and signature LE ROY & FILS 13 & 15 PALAIS ROYAL PARIS, Japanese style blued hands, the single barrel movement with bimetallic balance to the lever escapement, numbered on the backplate 12273, some chips to enamel; with original brown leather travel case, the lid stamped with a coronet, and associated key
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's London, 24 November 1993, lot 35.