French quarter repeater with unusual escapement Circa 1840

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Kenmerk
BB0225
Diameter
58 mm
Estimate
€ 5.000 - 10.000
Price sold
€ 7.950
Rare and very unusual gold quarter repeater by Breguet et Fils
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A rare and very unusual French gold key wind quarter repeating pocket watch with centre seconds beating and unusual Ormskirk style escapement and balance wheel, circa 1840. Gilt full plate movement, oversized brass five arm seconds beating balance, typical pin wheel lever escapement signed ‘Breguet and Fils’. White enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 5 o’clock, blued steel hands and centre seconds. Polished hinged open face case, reeded band.
Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Signed: Breguet et Fils

Signed: Breguet et Fils

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