J(ulien) Le Roy a Paris - Silberspindeluhr - Prunk Kartuschenziffernblatt - Osmanischer Markt - Paris um 1780 - Earlier than 1850

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Graduated master watchmaker with over 30 years' experience and teaching background.

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Julien Le Roy Paris silverspind clock with a Princely karatsch cartouche dial, model Paris circa 1780, silver case, hand‑wound movement, dating from before 1850, in very good condition with minor wear, weight 107.8 g, case diameter over 50 mm.

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French watch manufacturing

Julien Le Roy Paris

At the age of thirteen, Le Roy built his first large clock. In the same year (1699), he moved to Paris to apprentice. In 1713, he obtained his master’s title, and in the following years, he became a juré of the Paris guild of watchmakers. In 1739, he was appointed the Royal Watchmaker (French: Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) under Louis XV. Examples of his clocks can be found in various museums around the world, such as the Louvre and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Fine large silver spindle watch 0.800 with extraordinary and rare design.

Luxury pocket watch for the Ottoman market

Silver spindle housing. Well-crafted housing with a high-quality appearance. Smooth back.

Extraordinary key. Hand holding a whip.

Side grooves engraved

Magnificent dial for Oman with fine black numbers on white cardboard - outer minute track also on white enamel cards. Gold background with various colorful enamel flowers. Above the hand shaft, a cartridge with Jn LEROY - below A PARIS - blued. - Absolutely beautiful condition, rarely offered.

Fine gold-plated classic movement with floral spindle brackets. Speed adjustment screw in silver. Made by Jn. Le Roy Paris.

Spindle drive system - functioning - produced around 1780.

As a collectible item, the running accuracy and running duration were not tested.

Watch diameter 57mm - height with pendant 78mm - weight 107.8g.

Lift on the back side - lockable access hole.

An unusual collector's watch. A wonderful eye-catcher in the finest quality.

Offered with silver-plated chains and an interesting silver key.

Pictures are part of the description

Insured shipping with FedEx.

French watch manufacturing

Julien Le Roy Paris

At the age of thirteen, Le Roy built his first large clock. In the same year (1699), he moved to Paris to apprentice. In 1713, he obtained his master’s title, and in the following years, he became a juré of the Paris guild of watchmakers. In 1739, he was appointed the Royal Watchmaker (French: Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) under Louis XV. Examples of his clocks can be found in various museums around the world, such as the Louvre and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Fine large silver spindle watch 0.800 with extraordinary and rare design.

Luxury pocket watch for the Ottoman market

Silver spindle housing. Well-crafted housing with a high-quality appearance. Smooth back.

Extraordinary key. Hand holding a whip.

Side grooves engraved

Magnificent dial for Oman with fine black numbers on white cardboard - outer minute track also on white enamel cards. Gold background with various colorful enamel flowers. Above the hand shaft, a cartridge with Jn LEROY - below A PARIS - blued. - Absolutely beautiful condition, rarely offered.

Fine gold-plated classic movement with floral spindle brackets. Speed adjustment screw in silver. Made by Jn. Le Roy Paris.

Spindle drive system - functioning - produced around 1780.

As a collectible item, the running accuracy and running duration were not tested.

Watch diameter 57mm - height with pendant 78mm - weight 107.8g.

Lift on the back side - lockable access hole.

An unusual collector's watch. A wonderful eye-catcher in the finest quality.

Offered with silver-plated chains and an interesting silver key.

Pictures are part of the description

Insured shipping with FedEx.

Details

Brand
J(ulien) Le Roy a Paris - Silberspindeluhr - Prunk Kartuschenziffernblatt - Osmanischer Markt
Model
Paris um 1780
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
Earlier than 1850
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
107.8 g
Width lug/ watch band
78 mm
In working order
Yes
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Objects sold
100%
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