18kt Gold Pocket Watch? A truly exemplary French L. Leroy & Cie of 7 Boulevard de la Madelaine, Paris 18kt yellow gold open face pocket chronometer watch. This masterpiece features an 18kt yellow gold Empire shaped case, 18kt yellow gold bow with a high polished finish, 18kt yellow gold cuvette, 18kt yellow gold hinged case back with a high polished finish bearing the potential royal Imperial Russian crest of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich executed in red and white enamel, signed gold tone dial with central Clous de Paris textured finish, Arabic numeral hours chapter executed in black enamel, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock position, blued steel moon hands, glass crystal, and a stunning signed Leroy gilt mechanical movement with keyless winding and setting. Accompanied by an exquisite English 18kt yellow gold double Albert pocket watch chain fitted with a sliding T bar, (2) oversized spring rings, and an Albert swivel clasp. All components of the chain bear the traditional pictorial fineness mark of a crown indicating that the item is indeed gold, also bearing a numerical purity mark of "18", and finally a maker's mark of "W G". In addition to the chain a vintage typed letter stating the provenance of the pocket watch shall be included and a vintage Hammer Galleries jewelry box. The total approx. weight of the pocket watch is 92.2 dwt (gross) including the movement and crystal. The total approx. weight of the double Albert chain is 60.8 dwt (gross). From a Hollis, NY estate. Dimensions: pocket watch case measures approx. 58 mm in diameter. Chain measures approx. 16" in length and each link measures approx. 8 mm w x 24 mm l.

Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Watch was running prior to auction. All watches are sold as is regardless of functionality. The first "C" executed in white enamel exhbits loss. This can be viewed in the fourth photograph. The provenance may be viewed in the twentieth photograph.