Property from the Estate of Bryan P. Hiler, Indiana
Breguet
A pink gold open-faced quarter repeating watch, Made for the Turkish Market, No. 1287, Sold to Leroy Constantinople on May 22nd, 1817
Lot Closed
June 17, 03:58 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
Dial: white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, blued steel moon hands, secret signature N. 1287 Breguet present below 12 o'clock
Caliber: gilt movement, ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, parachute suspension on the upper pivot, bi-metallic temperature compensation curb, sliding-turning piston to activate the repeating mechanism
Case: 18k pink gold engine-turned case with reeded bezel and border
Case number: cuvette and case back interior numbered 1287
Size: 53 mm diameter
Signed: case and dial
Accessories: associated key with winding key
In the early 19th century, Breguet delivered watches to clients in the Ottoman Empire. His success rapidly spread among the dignitaries and to the highest nobility, even receiving a commission from the Ottoman Sultan Slim III. This all became possible through Breguet’s friend the Ottoman ambassador Esseid Ali Effendi, to whom he was introduced by Prince Talleyrand, who later became the Minister of the Navy.
The present example was sold through Breguet’s Constantinople agent Leroy.