Lot 185
Leroy. A fine and rare 18K pink gold hunter case minute repeating perpetual calendar keyless lever chronograph watch with moon phases
SIGNED L. LEROY & CIE., HORLOGERS DE LA MARINE, 7 BD DE LA MADELEINE, FONDEE, 13-15 PALAIS-ROYAL, PARIS, NO. 69043, CASE NO. 4230, CIRCA 1910
Closed10 May 2010
Price Realised
CHF 30,000
More Information
Specialist note
The Leroy dynasty of famous watchmakers was founded in 1751 by Charles Leroy, watchmaker to the King and renowned chronometer maker. After his death in 1771, the firm based at Paris' prestigious Palais Royal 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.
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.