French Lépine watch made for the Ottoman market Circa 1830
- Kenmerk
- BC0777
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.000 - 7.500
- Price sold
- € 4.850
Gold and enamel open faced cylinder watch by Breguet
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A very fine French 18 carat gold and enamel open faced Lépine pocket watch made for the Ottoman market, circa 1830. Cylinder movement, Lépine calibre. White enamel dial with Ottoman numerals and rose gold hands. A case typical for the Ottoman market with floral polychrome enamel scene and gold vines. Case numbered, cuvette signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Signed: Breguet à Paris
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Many of these fine enamel watches made for the Ottoman Empire, were signed Le Roy or Breguet, even if they were not made by Le Roy or Breguet. The enamel cases were mostly made in Switzerland.
Signed: Breguet à Paris




























