41,400 CHF
Breguet, No. 685 / 1579, sold to a brother of the Consul of Spain (Monsieur de la Serna) in Vendemiaire an 10 (1802), for 1100 Francs.Very fine and rare, large, silver, gold and enamel montre à tact, based on the largest size souscription calibre, with special escapement 57.4mm o, gilt brass bridges, central barrel, five-wheel train, ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat, blued-steel balance spring, bimetallic compensation curb, pare-chute shock protection on the top pivot.Signed Breguet on the dial mask and the movement, serial number stamped inside back cover and engraved on the dust cover, case stamped with French silver standard hallmarks used between 19 June, 1798, and 31 August 1809.Diam. 65 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 170-171. Notes Monsieur De la SernaConsul of Spain, he and his brother were regular clients of Breguet, notably in 1801 and 1802. During that period they bought at least eight watches, undoubtedly acting as couriers for their Royal family and wealthy Spanish clients.Breguet Abraham LouisFor a biography, see page 229
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31
