MOTTU GENEVE. Pocket watch for men, lepine. 18k gold. Ca. 1870
Pocket watch for men, Lepine. Manufacturer MOTTU GENEVE, Switzerland, ca. 1870
Box and dust cover in 18k gold stamped, with no. 17497. Opening the back cover you access 2 keyholes, one for winding from left to right, and another for setting the time, all with a key attached with a chain of gilded silver.
Gold dial with raised Roman numerals for the hours, Breguet hands, seconds dial at 6 o'clock and beautiful floral and animal scroll motifs in the central area. The outside of the box is engraved with Guilloché with a reserve plaque for the initials.
Swiss bridge machinery with anchor-free escapement, signed, normal balanced flywheel, as well as the spiral.
Diameter: 45 mm without ring.
Weight: 60 grs.
The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that some may require a cleaning service at reception, due to their age.
