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Breguet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description
- A RARE GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET SIMPLE MEDAILLON A TACT SOLD 1815
- ENAMEL, YELLOW GOLD, PEARL
- diameter 37 mm
• gilt movement, ruby cylinder escapement • signed and numbered gold cuvette • silvered eccentric dial, Roman numerals, blued steel moon hands • translucent blue enamel covers over an engine-turned ground, the back with a gold arrow à tact hand, reeded band with pearl-set touch pieces, pearl-set suspension loop • movement and cuvette signed Breguet No. 2732, case stamped B2732
Provenance
Monsieur Louvrazoff
Madame Henry Brown
Sir David Salomons, collection no. 104
The Art of Breguet, Antiquorum Geneva, April 2001, lot 54
The present owner
Madame Henry Brown
Sir David Salomons, collection no. 104
The Art of Breguet, Antiquorum Geneva, April 2001, lot 54
The present owner
Exhibited
1923 Retrospective celebrating the centenary anniversary of Breguet’s death
Musee Galliera Paris, October 1923, Cat. No. 28 lent to the exhibition by Madame Henry Brown, the wife of Breguet’s owner at that time.
Literature
Sir David Salomons, Breguet, illustrated p. 205, London 1923
Condition
The movement is fully wound and is not running, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. tarnishing to the movement plate. Dial tarnished, hour hand bent. Possibly later dial. Small scratch to the enamel of both covers. The coin edged band with tarnishing.
"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."
"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."