FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH TRIPLE DATE CALENDAR

The inscription on the calendar dial “H.ger de S.A.R. Monsieur” refers to Louis XVIII (1755-1824) who was King of France from April 1814 to March 1815 and again from July 1815 to September 1824. As the brother of Louis XVI he was known simply as ‘Monsieur’ during the King’s lifetime. He became king with the Bourbon Restoration of the monarchy after the overthrow of Napoleon I.