ZENITH very rare double signed open face pocket watch with alarm for Henri Blanc Genéve. Mary B. Longyear.

ZENITH very rare double signed open face pocket watch with alarm function for Henri Blanc Genéve. Mary B. Longyear. 18 K Gold, incl. dust lid, case number 205999, dust lid with inscription 'CARROLL PAUL, Mary B. Longyear. MARQUETTE, MICH.' Mary Beecher Longyear (December 21, 1851 – March 14, 1931) was an American philanthropist and wife of John Munro Longyear, a wealthy businessman. She funded the first King James Version of the Bible in Braille and was a patron of the arts, education and benevolent organizations. (source: wikipedia.org). Gold-plated manaual wound movement with 2 barrels (one for time-display, second one for the alarm), alarm by one hammer on gong, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet-hairspring, sign. 'ZENITH', alarm working, moevemnt dry, doesn't wind down, service necessary. Metal dial with arabic numerals, sign. 'HENRI BLANC; GENÈVE', blued cathedral hands, lume replaced in the past. Very good condition, light signs of wear on case and dial. Box by Alb. Bessire-Kummer in Winterthur enclosed. Diameter ca. 48mm without crown.

All lots are sold „as is“ and this condition report may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally.The movement is not in working order at the time of cataloging. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.