82,800 CHF
A Monsieur Blandfort Watch No. 3012, sold on 20 July 1818, for the sum of 2000 Francs. Very thin gold watch with two barrels, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps". Original gold Breguet short double chain and ratchet key. Notes History: The repair books record that this watch was overhauled on the 19 January 1833 at the request of the Marquess of Blanfort(sic), delivered by the British Embassy. It returned again for repair on 11 April 1836, delivered by the Baron Rothschild. On 3 March 1847 a Monsieur Fredk. Faber, attached to the Dutch Legation brought the watch to the workshops for cleaning, and a remark in the margin notes that it belonged to the Duke of Marlborough (the Marquis of Bland ford had succeeded to the title of Duke of Marlborough on the death of his father on 5 March 1840). Provenance: Formerly in the Sir David Salomons Collection, No. 21. Sold at Christie's, London, as lot 46, catalogue part Ill on 2 November 1965. Literature: Illustrated in G. Daniels, The Art of Breguet, p.235, figs. 262 a-d. Note: Although this watch is not fitted with repeating and a moon phase dial, it nevertheless incorporates the same refinements in the movement as the previous lot, with the addition of double barrels, a feature more usually applied to watches destined for scientific use. (see note for lot 22). For a discussion and detailed drawing of the escapement used in this watch and the previous lot see George Daniels, The Art of Breguet, p. 304 - 309, figs. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1991-04-14
