#157 • HR Ekegren, five-minute repeater, heavy 18K rose gold HC, 53mm

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $6,900.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - H.R. Ekegen, Copenhagen, five-minute repeater, 53mm, heavy 18K rose gold drum style original HC with beautiful monogram initials to front and rear, front initials incorporating a lion's head into upper portion of design, five-knuckle hinges, signed gold cuvette additionally marked for American retailer J.E. Caldwell & Co. of Philadelphia, white enamel SS dial, SW-shift-locking-LS, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, fishscale pattern nickel damascene, s#17997 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.2 dwt (138.7 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function aside from hands being about 5 minutes out of index to strike, hour strikes with mild rattle to tone, good tone to five-minute strikes, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few spots to crown wheel bridge, ratchet wheel bridge with some darker toning to its central plate; visible portion of dial with light hl at 12; nearly mint hands; case shows very little wear, no dents, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $7,200 - $8,400 JH-79936