Tissot. Unique 14K gold Lepine pocket watch. Cases (inner) and mechanism marked with serial number. Tissot Extract from the Archives confirms that watch was manufactured in Le Locle on April 12th, 1876. Watch inner case marked - Tissot, 15 Rubies, 14K gold and reference number. Mechanism (at the back) - carries same serial number Watch was especially made for L.M. Lilpop - Varsovie, Purveyor to his Majesty the Emperor (Csar). Case, bazel and dial in perfect condition view its age. Only crystal shows minor sign of wear - edge near digit 6 (little chip as per photo). Watch mechanism was serviced in October 2024. It keeps time well and has suprisingly long reserve. Weight 93,6 gm. It is a fine example of Tissot craftsmanship that build up its reputation in the 19th Century. Tissot was highly regarded supplier to the Russian Emperor's (Csar's) Court, thus his watches were object of desire of wealthy and famous in Central and Eastern Europe. Watch was owned by the same family for generations. Original box and papers had been lost over the years. It is however kept and will be shipped in a luxurious wooden box (as per photo).