Lepine Pocket Watch, Astronomical, Calendar and Moon Phase, Circa 1880

Unusual astronomical lepine watch, of French origin, in solid silver, with calendar and moon phase, in perfect working order. Approximate year of construction is around 1880. 15 jewels. Diameter 50 mm. Of fantastic presence and state of conservation, fully functional. The functions of signaling the day of the month, the month and the day of the week are in French. The case back is adorned with a shield in its central part surrounded by ornamental plant elements. The shield is still blank, without engraving. The dial is in white enamel on convex copper, with details of tiny stars in golden enamel dotting it. It shows Arabic numerals in dark brown enamel and, for the smaller dials, the indications are in black enamel. The hands are Louis XVI style beautifully chrome-plated in gold. The covers are widely contrasted and the one covering the machinery is engraved with the type of machinery it protects: Ancre Remontoir. 15 Rubies. Diameter: 50 mm.