Lot 284 Dα

An 18k rose gold hand winding openface pocketwatch with minute repetition

With minute repetition on a spiral gong, and on/off switch for striking. The gilt dial with blue arabic numerals and black hands. Engraved to the cuvette "Made expressly for Henry D. Ely. Hartford, Conn.". The fine nickel-finished Swiss movement with anchor escapement, Breguet balance spring and swan-neck regulator. The case stamped "Warranted 18 Carat Fine", no. 5103. The movement signed "C.H. Meylan Brassus" and "Superior adjustment". Diameter 5.5 cm. Weight 122.3 g.
Le Brassus/Switzerland, Charles Henry Meylan, ca. 1920.