The Collection of a Connoisseur 掌上的百年風華: 鐘錶及裝飾藝術收藏
The Collection of a Connoisseur 掌上的百年風華: 鐘錶及裝飾藝術收藏
Auction Closed
July 14, 12:35 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
BREGUET
A GOLD OPEN-FACED DUMB QUARTER REPEATING WATCH
CIRCA 1806, NO. 1644
gilded bar movement, ruby cylinder, three-arm plain gold balance with parachute suspension, compensation curb, single polished steel hammer striking à toc, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, blued steel moon hands, secret signature below 12 o'clock, signed Breguet et Fils, gold case by Gros, polished back and band, engraved inscription to the inside which reads: 'This watch belonged to the 3rd Earl of Liverpool', pull and twist piston in the band, gold cuvette signed and numbered Breguet, No. 1644, the inside back numbered B 1644 and 739, French control marks and further indistinct case marks
diameter 54mm
Accompanied by a Breguet certificate confirming date of sale on 5th May 1806 to Mr Peschier for the price of 1800 Francs, minus a discount of 108 Francs, so a total of 1,692 Francs.