Lepine Suizo - Cilindro 10 Rubies - 1850-1900
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Description from the seller
Silver Lepine Pocket Watch (Cylinder Escapement, 10 Jewels)
Origin Franco-Swiss, circa 1880. Includes the original brass winding key.
Aesthetic Description
Dial: White enamel dial on copper in excellent condition, with no flaws or apparent restorations. Roman numerals for the hours in black enamel and a perimetral Arabic minute scale (5 to 60), ornamented with double gold dots.
Hands: Set of Louis XV-style hands in rose gold-plated brass, pierced with filigree motifs.
Case: Three-piece solid silver construction with finely knurled carrure. The rear cover features a hand-engraved guilloché pattern with geometric and floral motifs framing a plain central shield (vacat) for initials. The silver dust cover is decorated with symmetric cartels and two functional keyholes.
Technical Description
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical caliber with time-setting via independent key from the back. Classic Swiss-style arrangement with independent bridges.
Escapement and Regulators: Steel cylinder escapement and gear train with 10 jewels to reduce friction at the main pivots. Three-arm balance wheel in brass (uncompensated) with blued steel flat balance spring. Rate adjustment by indexed rack with engraved marks R / A (Retard / Advance).
Dimensions and Weight: Case diameter 45.50 mm (excluding pendant and bow). Total certified weight 67.11 grams with key included.
Historical Context and Rarities
Origin: Solid production from the Jura region of Switzerland aimed at European and American markets in the late 19th century.
Guarantee Marks: Presence of the ARGENT FIN hallmark stamp and identical serial number (3328).
Silver Lepine Pocket Watch (Cylinder Escapement, 10 Jewels)
Origin Franco-Swiss, circa 1880. Includes the original brass winding key.
Aesthetic Description
Dial: White enamel dial on copper in excellent condition, with no flaws or apparent restorations. Roman numerals for the hours in black enamel and a perimetral Arabic minute scale (5 to 60), ornamented with double gold dots.
Hands: Set of Louis XV-style hands in rose gold-plated brass, pierced with filigree motifs.
Case: Three-piece solid silver construction with finely knurled carrure. The rear cover features a hand-engraved guilloché pattern with geometric and floral motifs framing a plain central shield (vacat) for initials. The silver dust cover is decorated with symmetric cartels and two functional keyholes.
Technical Description
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical caliber with time-setting via independent key from the back. Classic Swiss-style arrangement with independent bridges.
Escapement and Regulators: Steel cylinder escapement and gear train with 10 jewels to reduce friction at the main pivots. Three-arm balance wheel in brass (uncompensated) with blued steel flat balance spring. Rate adjustment by indexed rack with engraved marks R / A (Retard / Advance).
Dimensions and Weight: Case diameter 45.50 mm (excluding pendant and bow). Total certified weight 67.11 grams with key included.
Historical Context and Rarities
Origin: Solid production from the Jura region of Switzerland aimed at European and American markets in the late 19th century.
Guarantee Marks: Presence of the ARGENT FIN hallmark stamp and identical serial number (3328).
Details
Brand
Lepine Suizo
Model
Cilindro 10 Rubies
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
45 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
67 g
Width lug/ watch band
1.4 cm
In working order
Yes
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