French chronometer in mahogany transport box Circa 1836

Small deck chronometer by Breguet Neveu & Compie
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A fine and small French deck chronometer with the original ratchet key and mahogany transport box, circa 1836. Cancelled from the books as Profits & Pertes on December 31, 1859, for the sum of 400 Francs. Brass movement, ∅ 62 mm, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, two independent barrels, tripod adjusting device for the balance spring, chronometer compensation balance with gold and platinum screws, free-sprung blued helical balance spring. Silvered regulator dial, time indication at 6 o’clock with Roman hours,  Dial signed and numbered.
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Dimensions: 140 x 130 x 140 mm
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Signed: Breguet Neveu & Compie