Lot 301
Swiss. A fine 18K gold hunter case minute repeating perpetual calendar chronograph keyless lever watch with moon phases
UNSIGNED, RETAILED BY HENRY LEWIS, 172 NEW BOND ST, LONDON, N.W., NO. 11'397, CIRCA 1890
Closed16 November 2009
Price Realised
CHF 23,750
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Specialist note
The movement of the present watch, although unsigned, is of highest quality and very similar to a version of the famous "LeCoultre 19/20 RMCSQ" calibre.
Henry Lewis, retailer of fine watches, jewellery and silver, was active in London from 1876 until probably the early 20th century. The firm was recorded as Henry Lewis & Co. at 172 New Bond Street, London, from 1880 to 1898.
The coat-of-arms on the present watch are most probably those of a member of the Grey de Ruthyn family, motto "Mortem aut triumphum" (death or triumph), showing a dexter arm embowed in armour holding a sword.
Henry Lewis, retailer of fine watches, jewellery and silver, was active in London from 1876 until probably the early 20th century. The firm was recorded as Henry Lewis & Co. at 172 New Bond Street, London, from 1880 to 1898.
The coat-of-arms on the present watch are most probably those of a member of the Grey de Ruthyn family, motto "Mortem aut triumphum" (death or triumph), showing a dexter arm embowed in armour holding a sword.