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George Daniels
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Breguet et fils No.3225. A replica weight-driven three wheel skeleton timepiece with equation and annual calendar, London, circa 1968
- brass, steel, marble
- 66cm. 26in. high overall
7-inch annular 2 x twelve hour silvered principal dial calibrated in two-minute intervals and applied to the great wheel, flanked by two fixed mean time pointers, the equation indicated by a variable sun pointer, its position controlled by a kidney cam mounted behind a revolving annual Julian and Revolutionary calendar dial, the individual days indicated by a plumb line, the minutes indicated on a ten minute sector with triple pointer, the high count train with maintaining power and driven by two brass-cased weights pendant from chains passing over pulleys at the top of the frame, indicating the days of the week engraved on the front frame as their top edges pass by, pin wheel escapement and compound pendulum with knife edge suspension at the rear and cup and pin to the front, the rod with grid-iron compensation below the bob, the upper section mounted with a bi-metallic strip, fine regulation and temperature indication, the whole on a veined red marble plinth with glazed cover
Literature
George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition Catalogue, Sotheby's, London 2006, p. 10-11.
George Daniels, The Art of Breguet, Sotheby Park Bernet, 1974, p. 100
George Daniels, The Art of Breguet, Sotheby Park Bernet, 1974, p. 100
Condition
Overall good condition and running at time of cataloguing but would benefit from a clean. Minor chips around winding holes in glazed cover. With two brass-cased weights and Breguet-style winder.
"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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
Sold with Breguet Certificate No. 3200 dated 20th December 1968.
George Daniels was appointed London agent to Breguet in 1967 and had visited their Paris workshops where he had seen an original three wheel timepiece. Having much admired it, he asked George Brown for permission to measure the original with a view to making a copy. Permission was granted and when George Brown visited Dr Daniels' London workshop he was so impressed with the copy that he suggested granting it a Breguet certificate so that it would be a genuine Breguet. This was agreed upon in exchange for the profit that Breguet would have achieved had they sold the timepiece, a practice that Breguet himself had engaged in. A further copy was made and one is now in a private collection whilst this, which Dr Daniels retained, took pride of place on the mantelpiece in the drawing room at Riversdale.
George Daniels was appointed London agent to Breguet in 1967 and had visited their Paris workshops where he had seen an original three wheel timepiece. Having much admired it, he asked George Brown for permission to measure the original with a view to making a copy. Permission was granted and when George Brown visited Dr Daniels' London workshop he was so impressed with the copy that he suggested granting it a Breguet certificate so that it would be a genuine Breguet. This was agreed upon in exchange for the profit that Breguet would have achieved had they sold the timepiece, a practice that Breguet himself had engaged in. A further copy was made and one is now in a private collection whilst this, which Dr Daniels retained, took pride of place on the mantelpiece in the drawing room at Riversdale.