Leroy. A fine and large 18K gold openface calendar single button chronograph keyless lever watch with phases of the moon and original box

SIGNED L. LEROY & CIE., NO. 19'877, CIRCA 1920

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Leroy. A fine and large 18K gold openface calendar single button chronograph keyless lever watch with phases of the moon and original box
Signed L. Leroy & Cie., No. 19'877, circa 1920
With gilt-finished jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, the engine-turned gilt dial with Breguet numerals on blank chapter ring, double outer Arabic five minute and baton second divisions, aperture for phases of the moon, three subsidiary dials indicating day, date and constant seconds, in large circular slim case with inlaid blue enamel initials FLH to the snap on back, chronograph button in the band, case stamped and numbered, dial and movement signed
56 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by L. Leroy & Cie. Paris original fitted green leather presentation box.

The Leroy dynasty of famous watchmakers was founded in 1751 by Charles Leroy, watchmaker to the King, and renowned chronometer maker. After his dead in 1771, the company based at the prestigious Palais Royal in Paris continued commerce under different leadership.

Louis Leroy, Horloger de la Marine, started as a watchmaker for the company in 1879 and took over the business with Jules Desfontaines, changing the firm's name to L. Leroy et Cie. Louis' brother Léon Leroy who had joined in 1895 became partner in 1914.

Leroy watches participated in various exhibitions and were awarded numerous prices, especially at chronometer contests.

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