Jewellery - 23rd January 2020
Lot 1306
An unusual mid 19th century fob watch by LeRoy et Fils
Estimate £6,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £5000
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Description
An unusual mid 19th century fob watch by LeRoy et Fils, the signed white enamel dial with gold Roman numerals and outer Arabic numerals minutes ring, rose-cut diamond bezel and suspension loop, the entire body formed from a circular cabochon garnet, 2.8cm wide, suspended from a chatelaine-style gold and silver brooch pendant formed with three hinged graduated sections, set overall with rose-cut diamonds and a mid-section garnet cabochon incorporating a hinged suspension pin, maker's lozenge JAM with dolphin and stars to reverse, 12cm high, fitted case by A.M.LeRoy et Fils
Provenance: property of the family Zhivago, and thence by decent to the current owner