Jules Jurgensen 14kt Gold Five- minute Repeating Watch

Description:

Jules Jurgensen 14kt Gold Five- minute Repeating Watch, Copenhagen, c. 1890, the engine-turned gold case marked D & Co./72341 opens to the porcelain Roman numeral dial inscribed, Jules Jurgensen/Copenhagen, sunk seconds and moon hands below the crystal and beaded bezel, Jurgensen "bow setting" feature and stem wind, Swiss-type bar movement signed Jules Jurgensen/Copenhagen/ No. 18093(?),slide activated five minute repeater, lever escapement all under a crystal, dia. 55 mm.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Movement number slightly hidden with slight discoloration on plates, movement runs, repeats and sets well, althought hasn't been used in years, it could use cleaning,case in very sharp condition throughout.


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