15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
236
An open face fob watch by Breguet, the circular silvered engine-turned dial with Roman numerals, to a key wind movement and engine-turned case, with Paris gold mark for 1819 - 1838 and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, the dial signed, the case numbered 5066, in signed fitted red leather box, with belcher-link chain suspension, case diameter 3.05cm
Accompanied by later Breguet certificate, confirming the watch's details, as recorded in their archives
Sold for £6,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
An open face fob watch by Breguet, the circular silvered engine-turned dial with Roman numerals, to a key wind movement and engine-turned case, with Paris gold mark for 1819 - 1838 and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, the dial signed, the case numbered 5066, in signed fitted red leather box, with belcher-link chain suspension, case diameter 3.05cm
Accompanied by later Breguet certificate, confirming the watch's details, as recorded in their archives
Watch: scuffs, scratches and surface wear to dial, glass and case. Some nicks and chips to case, slight gapping to sides when case back is closed. Patchy wear to marks. Working order of the movement has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Chain: general surface wear throughout, metal standard is untested. Length 12.5cm. Patchy staining to box interior and scuffs/losses to exterior finish. Combined gross weight of watch and chain approximately 27.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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Friday 10 November 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11 November 10am - 1pm
Monday 13 November 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 14 November 10am - 4pm
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