J. Auricoste, Horloger de la Marine de l'Etat, 10 Rue La Boé...

J. Auricoste, Horloger de la Marine de l'Etat, 10 Rue La Boétie, Paris - rare French inking chronograph watch, the white enamel dial with a thirty minute recording dial and large central hand with ink bowl and discharging pointer, gilt brass movement with cylinder escapement, in circular chromed case, the chronograph stop/start activated by a sliding lever, rest lever to the case side, the inking activated by a push button at the twelve o'clock position, with reverse flat winder, stamped trademark to the back and scratch numbered 18392, 62mm diameter ** In the original fitted case with glass bottles, the inside cover with needle cleaning instructions ** From the David Read Collection

Estimate:£500

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