Breguet

• gilt movement with ruby cylinder escapement, free-standing barrel, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute, repeating on two gongs by two hammers, the repeat activated by a pull twist piston located in the pendant, gold cuvette • gold engine-turned dial, matte chapter ring, black enamel Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands • guilloché 18k gold case • the case stamped with B2321 and 1833 further with casemaker's stamps for JJL within a diamond for Joly, the dial signed Breguet et Fils

The movement is striking and running at time of cataloguing, however it may requires service soon. The dial is in good condition. The case is crisp, with minor scratches to the cuvette, particularly by the blued steel screw. Accompanied by an associated gold chain and two winding keys
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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Accompanied by a certificate from Breguet No. 3989 dated April 14th, 1991 listing the date of sale as 7 Mars 1812 vendu à Monsieur Wenhem for the price of 1466 Francs. The certificate further reflects that the watch returned to Breguet where it was 'revisée for the Compte du Prince Gagarine.'

Prince Nikolai Viktorovich Gagarine was born June 12th, 1895 into the Gagarin noble family, which descended from the Rurik Dynasty, an early Russian rulership. His second wife, Ekaterina Ilyinitchna Iakounine, bore him two sons. As neither were recognized by Prince Gagarine, the title of Prince was not conferred on them, and upon his death on May 10th, 1925, there were no heirs to his title.

Wenham was a well-known agent for Breguet and frequently worked in the Eastern European and Russian markets.

Provenance:
Prince Nikolai Viktorovich Gagarine
The Art of Breguet, Habsburg, Geneva, April 1991, lot 47, bought by the present owner