ABRAHAM LOUIS BREGUET | A GOLD OPEN-FACED QUARTER REPEATING WATCH, CIRCA 1815 NO. 2466
KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
ABRAHAM LOUIS BREGUET
A GOLD OPEN-FACED QUARTER REPEATING WATCH,
CIRCA 1815 NO. 2466
21 ''' gilt brass movement with standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, brass balance, parachute to the upper pivot, quarter repeating with two polished steel hammer on blocks in the band, white enamel dial secured by a screw, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, secret signature at 12, blued steel Breguet hands, 18ct gold engine turned case with flat band, gilt brass cuvette signed and numbered Breguet 2466 and secured by a screw, quarter repeating pull-twist push-piece in the pendant
51mm diameter
Condition Report:
Dial: With extensive hair lines and chip at 4, but retaining secret signature at 12
Case: rubbed to the engine turning and quite scuffed throughout.
Movement: runs when wound and repeats when the button is deployed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Provenance:
Acquired by Anne Caulfeild (née Bermingham), Countess of Charlemont (1780–1876) in 1815; Thence by descent
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KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
ABRAHAM LOUIS BREGUET
A GOLD OPEN-FACED QUARTER REPEATING WATCH,
CIRCA 1815 NO. 2466
21 ''' gilt brass movement with standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, brass balance, parachute to the upper pivot, quarter repeating with two polished steel hammer on blocks in the band, white enamel dial secured by a screw, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, secret signature at 12, blued steel Breguet hands, 18ct gold engine turned case with flat band, gilt brass cuvette signed and numbered Breguet 2466 and secured by a screw, quarter repeating pull-twist push-piece in the pendant
51mm diameter
Condition Report:
Dial: With extensive hair lines and chip at 4, but retaining secret signature at 12
Case: rubbed to the engine turning and quite scuffed throughout.
Movement: runs when wound and repeats when the button is deployed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Provenance:
Acquired by Anne Caulfeild (née Bermingham), Countess of Charlemont (1780–1876) in 1815; Thence by descent
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