204 lots

LOT 1

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Buyer unknown. Clock, unnumbered, sold before 1780. Gilt bronze and marble striking mantle clock with calendar.

Case: White marble, gilt bronze mounts with garlands of flowers flanked on both sides by volutes with floral urns and cock birds, a bronze putti in the foreground, with urn finial, on eight beaded pattern gilt bronze feet.

Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet A Paris", with Arabic hour numerals, and concentric outer date ring. Gilt brass hands of engraved entrelnc form with fleur de lys points.

Movement: Brass with circular plates and two trains, the back plate signed: "Breguet à Paris", anchor escapement with silk suspended plain pendulum, hour and half hour striking on a bell, the star pierced locking-plate visible on the back plate.

In very good condition. Dim. 530 x 420 x 140 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 2

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Betancourt. Watch No. 88, constructed between an 4 and an 5 (1796-1797), at a cost of 1378 Francs, sold in an 6 (1798) for an unspecified sum. Silver watch with jump hours, "grande sonnerie" striking and quarter-repeating.

Case: Four body, bassine a filets unique form, by Joly, No. 833. Silver cuvette, signed: "Breguet, No. 88".
Dial: White enamel, with Breguet numerals and slightly off-set subsidiary seconds, (disc possibly replaced), secret signature below "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands with open points. Gilt metal dial plate, signed: "Breguet, No. 88".
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', full plate caliber, with turned pillars, two trains, cylinder escapement with three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Unpierced four wheel grande sonnerie striking train, striking on two gongs with three position milled gold button on the pendant, rotated clockwise to release the repeating, and anticlockwise to silence the striking. The middle position engages the strike train.
In good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 3

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Buyer Unknown Watch No.91/122, begun circa 1775, entered in the books on 7 November 1791 under No.122. Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating.

Case: 20 ct., two body polished, by Gustave Mermillod (punched with the mark of the Fermiers Généraux Jean Baptiste Fouache et Dominque Compant, and the date letter "L" in use between 16 July 1774 and 15 July 1775).
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet" with Arabic numerals (small repair on the edge). Gold hands. The gilt metal dial plate engraved: " No.91", the " No. 122", below the front plate under the hammer.
Movement: Gilt brass, full plate caliber, the back signed: "Breguet A Paris, No. 91", with turned Dillars, verge escapement, three-arm plain brass valance, with florally pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel end-plate. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating with two hammers directly on the case by depressing the pendant.
In very good condition Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 4

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte le Moine Watch No. 231, entered into the books on 2 January 1793, sold for the sum of 800 Francs, the date of sale not recorded. Silver watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating and unusual month calendar for 31 days. Original Breguet silver short chain and key.

Case: Two body, polished with gold rim, by Joly, No.222 (with the mark of the gold Général Jean François Kalandrin, and the date letter "P" for 1789).
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet", with gilt Breguet numerals and concentric calendar ring ( hair crack and restoration). The calendar hand revolves anti-clockwise, with the number 0 following the 31st. day of the month, positioned below the winding square, and therefore forcibly reminding the user to advance the hand which would otherwise cover the aperture and prevent the watch being rewound. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Gilt dial plate signed: "Breguet àParis No. 231".
Movement: Gilt metal, full plate, signed: "Breguet A Paris No. 231", with turned pillars, verge escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, bric ge-cock pierced and engraved with floral scroll work with polished steel end-piece. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating with two hammers striking directly on the case by depressing the pendant.

In good condition. Diam.53 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 5

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur E. Ericcen Watch No. 54, sold on 21 Vendémiaire an 11 (13 October 1802), for the sum of 1600 Francs. Gold watch, with jump hours and 10-minute repeating, using both a gong and the case block.

Case: 18 ct., two body, by Jeanneret, engineturned à grains d'orge, with reeded band, the back centred with an engraved monogram surmounted by a count's crown.
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals and eccentric subsidiary seconds at "2", secret signature beneath "12" ( small chip). Gilt metal dial plate signed: "Breguet No. 54". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, full plate, the inverted caliber similar to that used for the repeating garde-temps, with the barrel retained by a bridge; overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb mounted on the regulator. Repeating the hours à toc, the hammer striking directly on the case, the same hammer striking the "10" minutes on a polished steel gong fixed to the interior of the case.
In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 6

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Aux Frères Chaudoir Watch No. 55, sold on 29 Pluviose an 10 (18 February 1802). Gold watch, with jump hours and 10- minute repeating, using both a gong and the case block.

Case: 18 ct., two body, by Mermillod, No. 882, engine-turned ô grains d'orge, the back with an oval blank reserve.
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds at "2", secret signature below "12" (virtually invisible hair cracks). Gilt brass dial plate signed: "Breguet, No. 55". Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, inverted full plate caliber of the type used for repeating garde-temps watches, the back plate relieved for the barrel which is retained by a bridge; overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Bluedsteel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Hour repeating à toc, with single hammer striking directly on the case, the same hammer striking the 10 minutes on a blued-steel gong fixed to the interior of the case.
In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 7

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Groi Watch No. 149bis, sold to London in February 1792. Gold watch with dumb quarter-repeating and special escapement.

Case: 18 ct., polished, two body, with invisible hinges and fixed bezel, by Decombaz, No. 614. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement, and signed: "Breguet, No. 149 bis", with instructions for winding and hand setting. Protecting case covered in green dyed fish-skin.
Dial: White enamel, by Decombaz, signed: " Breguet à Paris", and on the back: No. 614, with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21-, Lépine caliber, with free standing barrel, wolf's-teeth, virgule escapement, three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel flat balance spring with index regulator. Repeating on the case with a large single polished hammer, by depressing the pendant.
In very good condition. DIam. 62 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 8

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Journiac St. Méard "Perpétuelle" watch No. 5, begun on 4 April 1787, the construction interrupted during the Revolution but restarted in 1792; finished and sold on 24 Ventose an 2 (14 March 1794), for the sum of 3600 Francs. Gold self- winding watch with "à toc" quarterrepeating, constructed on the principals of the " garde-temps", with phases and age of the moon, and winding indicator.

Case: 20 ct., two body, by Mermillod, No. 74. engine-turned à grains d'orge .
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds with sector for the up-and-down scale calibrated for 60 hours, aperture for the phases of the moon, the age engraved on the edge. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Dial plate in gilt metal , signed: "Breguet, No.5".
Movement: Gilt brass, 19.5"', full plate caliber, relieved for the escapement, two going-barrels, self-winding with an oscillating ogival platinum weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate and locked automatically by a rising pawl when fully wound, or at-will by a small lever in the edge of the dial plate, the banking springs attached to the interior of the case. Five-wheel train with an intermediate wheel to enable a 60 hour going period. Straight line lever escapement, the fork with vertical pins. Bimetallic four-arm compensation balance, the two segment rim with the timing weights threaded onto the ends in the manner of Arnold, and conventional adjusting screws, with parachutes on both pivots. Bluedsteel helical balance spring with terminal curves and regulator adjusted by a rack and micrometer through the edge of the dial plate. Dumb repeating with a single hammer, by pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 450,000 - 550,000

Sold: CHF 512,250

LOT 9

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur de Castellane "Perpétuelle" watch No.26, sold on 27 February 1792, for the sum of 3300 Francs. Gold self-winding watch, with "à toc" quarterrepeating and winding indicator, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: 20 ct., polished, two body, by Mermillod, typical of the first series of perpétuelle watches.
Dial: White enamel, by Droz, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, five-minute divisions marked by fleur de lys, the minutes by small stars, subsidiary seconds and a sector for the up-anddown scale calibrated to 60 hours. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19.5"', signed on the edge of the dial plate: "Inventé par Breguet à Paris, No. 26", full plate caliber, the back relieved for the escapement, two barrels wound automatically by an oscillating platinum weight of ogival form and pivoted on the edge of the back plate. The weight locked by a rising pawl when fully wound, the arc limiting spring fitted to the edge of the case. Fivewheel train, unjewelled, with an intermediate wheel to provide a 60 hour going period. Experimental lateral lever escapement, without draw, with gold lever, steel pallets with enclosed pallet jewels, and double roller with integral arc limiting slots, additional banking pins mounted on the watch plate. Arnold type two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with the adjusting weights threaded onto the ends of the rim. Blued-steel flat balance spring with micrometer regulator adjustable through the edge of the dial plate. The seconds hand can be unclutched at-will for exact time setting by means of a push-pin through the edge of the dial plate. Dumb repeating on the case with a single hammer by depressing the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 400,000 - 500,000

Sold: CHF 336,250

LOT 10

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Au Général Bonaparte Clock No. 178, sold on 5 Floréal an 6 (24 April 1798), for the sum of 1500 Francs. Small gilt bronze travelling clock with quarterrepeating and almanac calendar.

Case: Multi-piece, glazed sides with back and front doors, flanked by Doric pilasters, the frame engraved with foliage and flower motifs on a hatched ground, simple bow pattern handle, four turned finials and standing on chased bun feet.
Dial: Silver, with Roman numerals and a large concentric aperture for the engraved silver moon phase disc, the age engraved on the border. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Gilt-metal dial mask, engraved with scrollwork and signed : "Breguet, No. 178", with apertures for days of the week, date and months of the year, a small engraved sector at the top right for slow/fast regulation.
Movement: 8-day with rectangular brass plates, straight line lever escapement with large threearm plain brass balance with steel timing screws. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Pump-wound quarter-repeating on two bells with the plunger on the top of the case.
In good condition. Dim. 110 x78 x 58 mm.

CHF 400,000 - 500,000

Sold: CHF 798,250

LOT 11

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Von Humboldt "Garde-temps" No. 147, sold in 1805 ,for the sum of 960 Francs. Silver "garde-temps" watch.

Case: Three body, polished, of collier form, by Tavernier, No. 470. Gilt brass cuvette signed: " Breguet, No. 147".
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, regulator type, signed: "Breguet", and "No. 15", small eccentric hour ring with Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds below and concentric outer minute ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 24"', the barrel retained by a bridge signed: "Breguet, No. 147", with inverted fusee and maintaining power, Arnold type spring detent escapement with bimetallic compensaiton balance, gold adjusting screws with parachute on both pivots. Free sprung, the helical balance spring with terminal curves.
In very good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 281,250

LOT 12

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Maleszewski "Souscription" watch No. 258, delivered on 24 Thermidor an 7 (11 August 1799). Gold and silver "souscription" watch with single hand.

Case: 18 ct., three body, collier form, by Mermillod, No. 371, in silver, engine-turned à grains d'orge, with rims in gold, the reeded band with monogram "S" in blue champlevé enamel on a circular gold plaque, affixed to the middle of the back.
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, No. 28, signed: " Breguet", with Breguet numerals and secret signature under "12". Blued-steel souscription hand with tapered point.
Movement: Gilt brass, 25"' signed: "Breguet, No. 258", of experimental caliber, as used by Breguet for the first souscription watches, with central barrel, retained along with the wheels by a single plate. Overhanging ruby cylinder escapement with gilt brass escape wheel, threearm plain brass balance. Blued -steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator.
In good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 13

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Duc de Praslin Watch No. 443, sold on 22 Ventose an 7, (12 March 1799) for the sum of 600 Francs. Silver "souscription" watch.

Case: Three body, collier form, by Mermillot, No. 164, engine-turned n grains d'orge, with the joints and bow in gold, a very small monogram engraved in the centre of the back.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, secret signature beneath "12" ( some scratches). Blued-steel souscription hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 25"', signed: "Breguet, No.443", souscription caliber with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index regulator.
In good condition, with a green leather fitted case from Chaumet. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 14

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Duc D'Aussana Watch No. 115, sold on 29 Vendémiaire an 8 (21 October 1799), for the sum of 2800 Francs. Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps".

Case: 18 ct., three body polished, by Bapst, of typical garde-temps form, the back with a monogram "A.B.", surmounted by a ducal crown. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 115".
Dial: White enamel by Cavé, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, and early style "star" minute marks, subsidiary seconds, secret signature below "12" (small hairlines). Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', the dial plate signed: "Breguet, No. 115", full plate caliber with turned pillars, straight line lever escapement without draw of the first type, with jewelled pallets, slotted escape wheel teeth, three-arm bimetallic compensation balance of Arnold type, with the adjusting weights threaded onto the end of rim segments. Blued-steel helical balance spring with double terminal curves. Dumb repeating with a single hammer armed by depressing the pendant, with the speed adjustable by a small lever in the band.
In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 15

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Pargaise Watch No. 173, begun in Brumaire an 4 (October 1795) finished in September 1796, sold circa 1800, for the sum of 1736 Francs. Silver cased clockwatch with quarter-repeating and jump hour hand.

Case: Three body, polished, by Amy Gros, in the style of the first ,garde-temps. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet".
Dial: White enamel signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals ( small hair lines), secret signature below "12". Gilt metal dial plate signed: "Breguet No. 173". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 21-, full plate, with two trains, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Quarter-striking train with fixed barrel striking on two rectangular section short gongs mounted on the back plate. Quarterrepeating by releasing the strike train.
In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 16

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur l'Ambassadeur Turc. Watch No 248, sold in l'an 6 (1797 - 98), for the sum of 1200 Francs. Silver pair-cased coach watch with pull quarterrepeating and alarm. Decorated wood hanging stand.

Case: Three body, by Tavernier, No. 1313, the back pierced with roundels. The pair-case shellcovered (old cracks) with pin- work decoration.
Dial: White enamel, by Coteau, signed: "Breguet", with Turkish numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands and concentric alarm pointer. Gilt metal dial plate, signed: "Breguet à Paris, No. 248".
Movement: Gilt brass, full plate caliber with tapered pillars, the back plate signed: "Breguet, No. 248", with verge escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, French cock pierced and engraved with scroll work, with polished steel end piece. Fixed barrel for the alarm and pull-wind repeating with two hammers on a large bell.
In good condition. Diam. 110 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 17

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Julliot Watch No. 647, sold on 11 Ventose an 9 (2 March 1801), for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold watch with "grande" and "petite" sonnerie striking and quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct.,polished, three body with concealed hinges, by Amy Gros, No. 647. Gilt metal cuvette, signed: "Breguet, No. 647".
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, and secret signature below "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass 22" full plate caliber, two train with turned pillars, signed on the dial plate: " Breguet No. 647", overhanging ruby cylinder escapement and three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Grande/ petite striking on two blued-steel gongs with sonnerie / silence and grnnde/ petite select levers in the edge of the dial plate. Seperate quarter-repeating train, by depressing the pendant, with locking lever on the front bezel.
In very good condition. Red leather fitted case by Desoutter. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 18

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Général Marcoff Watch No. 869, sold on 24 Brumaire an 12 ( 16 November 1803), for the sum of 1800 Francs, the account paid on 26 Nivose an 12 (17 January 1804). Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, by Tavernier, No. 869, of the type used for the perpétuelles and first gardetemps, with fluted band, the back engine-turned à grains d'orge, and engraved in the centre with the monogram "C.J.M.". Gilt brass cuvette signed: " Breguet, No. 869".
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds, secret signature below "12" ( hair lines and a small restoration on the edge concealed by the bezel). Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', signed: "Breguet, No.869", full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, double wheel duplex escapement, the wheels in steel. Three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating with two hammers on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 19

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Case: 18 ct., four body, collier form, by Amy Gros,No. 3893, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 514".
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, concentric calendar ring and secret signature below "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 21-, Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with unusual style parachute on the top pivot. Bluedsteel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 20

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Buyer unknown Watch No. 1388, Etablissement Mixte de Breguet, circa 1815. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., four body, Empire form, with bombé reeded band, the back engine-turned à grains d' orge. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Etablissement Mixte de Breguet, No. 1388".
Dial: White enamel, with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21-, bar caliber, with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement with threearm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blue-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, the pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 21

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur ... Watch No. 1436, sold on 10 Vendémiaire an 13 ( 2 October 1804), for the sum of 840 Francs. Gold "souscription" watch.

Case: 18 ct., three body, collier form, by Joly, No.915, engine-turned à g r a i n s d'orge.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals and secret signature below "12" (small hair lines). Blued-steel souscription hand with tapered point.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', souscription caliber with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator.
In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 22

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Galakoff "Montre à tact" No.1711, first sold on 18 Fructidor an 13 (5 September 1805), for the sum of 3360 Francs. Resold to Monsieur de Castaneda on 31 July 1806, for the sum of 3500 Francs. Small gold watch with concealed "à tact" and portrait compartment, wound through the band with concentric seconds, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: 18 ct., four body, collier form, with double back for the concealed portrait, by Tavernier, No. 2346, the reeded band with winding aperture, small push piece to open the portrait compartment, the back engine-turned grains d' org*e, and engraved with a sunburst and monogram "E" in the centre, between two laurel branches. Opening the back reveals the engineturned gold ô taet dial, with touch pins and raised bars; large polished gold a tact hand. Additional push piece to open the double back. Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with engraved Roman numerals on a plain reserve, eccentric seconds and small regulator sector, double secret signature on either side of " X11". Blued-steel Breguet hands. Movement: Gilt brass, 17"', bar caliber, signed: "Breguet, No. 1711", on a semi circular plaque carrying the tact wheel, double going barrels, simultaneously wound by a male key through a right angle gear. Echappentettt naturel with unsprung locking, two escape wheels with five and four teeth respectively. Bimetallic three-arum compensation balance with parachute oil both pivots. Blued-steel balance spiral spring with terminal curves.
In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 109,250

LOT 23

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Dragley Watch No. 1865, sold by Monsieur Moreau, on the 12 June 1809, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., four body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 2696, the back engine-turned à grains d'orge with reeded band. The gold cuvette signed: " Breguet No. 1865".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils" , with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds at "IIII". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating with a single hammer on the case with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 24

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Lucien Bonaparte Watch No. 689, first sold on 19 Brumaire an 9, (10 November 1800) for the sum of 1000 Francs. Silver and gold cased "à tact" watch.

Case: Two body, collier form, by Amy Gros, No. 3996, silver, with gold rims, bezel and ring, the reeded band with gold touch-pieces, cover engine-turned with a sunburst, the revolving back with a complex wavy line pattern, with applied engraved gold n tact arrow. Gilt-brass canister type cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 1861".
Dial: Eccentric, matt silvered, mounted on the barrel bridge, signed: "Breguet", with engraved Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt Brass, 24"', souscription caliber, with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator.
In good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 25

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Baron Hottinguer Watch No. 702, sold on 21 Pluviose an (10 February 1801), for the sum of 864 Francs, and collected by one of his employees. Gold "simple" watch, new calibre.

Case: 18 ct., three body, undecorated, collier form, by Gustave Mermillod, No. 634. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 702".
Dial: White enamel, by Borel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 24"', bar caliber, signed: " Breguet No.702", with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator.
In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 26

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Madame Marmont. Watch No. 742, sold on 3 Fructidor an 9 (21 August 1801), for the sum of 1500 Francs. Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating, the case engraved with the crowned monogram of Maréchal Marmont Duc de Raguse.

Case: 18 ct., four body, c o l l i e r form, by Amy Gros, No. 24, engine-turned à g r a i n s d'orge, with reeded band, the back engraved in a reserve with the monogram surmounted by a ducal crown. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 742".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals and secret signature beneath " XIl". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with p a r a c h u t e on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index regulator. Repeating with a single large steel hammer, striking directly on the case, by depressing the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 27

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Woronzoff "Souscription" watch No. 729, sold 18 Germinal an 9 (12 April 1801), for the sum of 1200 Francs. Restored to perfect condition at the request of Monsieur le Comte Woronzoff on 1 February 1853, for the sum of 1000 Francs. Gold "montre à tact" with auxiliary five-minute dial, concentric Revolutionary and Gregorian calendar rings, with equation of time calculated to coincide with the Revolutionary calendar.

Case: 18 ct., two body, collier form, engine-turned à grains d'orge, the reeded band with gold touch pieces, small eccentric glazed aperture in the dial cover, applied gold tact arrow on the back, extended by a sector-shaped glazed aperture revealing the months, the equation of time and the additonal dial sub-divided for five minutes. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 729", with circular eccentric aperture revealing the dial.
Dial: Mat silver, with Roman numerals. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 25"', souscription caliber, with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Subsidiary dia] attached to the barrel bridge.
In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 28

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Labensky Souscription watch No. 730, sold on 21 Messidor an 9 (10 July 1801), for the sum of 1320 Francs. Gold "souscription" watch with concealed "à tact" hand, engraved comparative table for the months of the Gregorian and Republican calendars, and the equation of time correction for the Revolutionary calendar.

Case: 18 ct., three body, collier form, engineturned grains d'orge, the reeded band with gold touch pieces, gold à tact pointer on the edge of the cover. Gilt brass cuvette, signed: "Breguet, No. 730", and engraved with the Revolutionary and Gregorian calendar and equation tables.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals, secret signature below " 12". Gold souscription hand.
Movement: Gilt brass 25-, signed: "Breguet, No. 730", of souscription caliber, with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, threearm plain brass balance, bimetallic compensaiton curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 64 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 29

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Arthur Rubinstein Watch No.1682/4761, begun in 1822, overhauled in June 1934. Oval gold and silver cased watch with single hand, concentric calendar and thermometer.

Case: 18 ct., two body, three piece, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No.3868, engineturned d grains d'orge, the band in silver, the back centred with the cyrillic initial "P" beneath a ducal crown, engraved beneath a grey champlevé and translucent enamel médaillon.
Dial: Oval, engine-turned, by Tavernier, signed: " Breguet", the off-set chapter-ring with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, with concentric date and a sector for the thermometer below in degrees Réaumur. Blued-steel pointers with Breguet souscription type hand with tapered point.
Movement: Brass with grained finish, 1 7 ' , souscription caliber: "No.4977", with central barrel three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement. Spiral balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Bimetallic thermometer mounted on the front plate under the dial, the hand movement controlled by a double rack and pinion.
In very good condition. Dim. 83 x 61 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

Sold: CHF 292,250

LOT 30

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Marquis de Santiago Watch No. 1160, sold on 6 Prairial an 12 (26 May 1804) , for the sum of 1680 Francs. Gold, enamel and diamond-set hunting-cased " médaillon à tact" watch. Original Breguet gold short chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., two body, Collier form, gadrooned band, the cover and back decorated in blue translucent enamel on an engine-turned ground, the a tact arrow, bow and applied decoration on the cover set with rose diamonds. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 1160".
Dial: Small eccentric, silver, fixed to the barrel bridge, with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"' signed: "Breguet, No. 1160", of souscription caliber with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 31

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte S. Potocki Chronometer No.1176, sold through Monsieur Moreau à St. Petersbourg on 12 February 1809, for the sum of 4600 Francs. Gold pocket chronometer watch with four minute "tourbillon" and "échappement naturel", double subsidiary seconds and winding indicator.

Case: 18 ct., four body, by Joly, No.1282, later engraved with floral scrollwork. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No.1176".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils" , and engraved: "Régulateur à Tourbillon". Small hour dial with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, concentric outer minutes and additional small rings for the two subsidary seconds, (the one on the right may be stopped at will) a sector for the up-and-down scale calibrated for 35 hours. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 24"', signed: "Breguet, No. 1176", the inverted fusee with maintaining power, échappement naturel with two escape wheels of "12" and "3" teeth respectively, threearm bimetallic compensation balance with adjusting screws inset in the rim. Blued-steel balance spring with terminal curves. The escapement is mounted in a two-arm cage driven from the second wheel pinion and revolving once in four minutes. The right hand subsidiary seconds ring, driven from the teeth on the tourbillon carriage, may be stopped at will by means of a small bolt in the front bezel, which acts through a push piece in the dial plate.
In very good condition. Diam. 65 mm.

CHF 600,000 - 700,000

LOT 32

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Son Altesse le Prince de Galle Watch No. 921, sold on 24 Floréal an 11, (14 May 1803) for the sum of 1440 Francs. Gold hunting-cased "simple" watch of "nouveau calibre".

Case: 18 ct., four body, collier form, by Joly, No. 621, engine-turned à grains d'orge, with reeded band, the back centred with a monogram of the Prince of Wales, surmounted by the plume of feathers, the interior with initials "T.S." . Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 921".
Dial: Gold engine-turned, with a circular pattern with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass ,19"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot and bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
in very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 33

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Milady Elgin Watch No. 1193, sold on 19 Prairial an 11 (19 May 1803), for the sum of 1320 Francs. Gold watch with "à toc" quarter-repeating.

Case:
18 ct., three body, collier form, by Amy Gros, No. 225, with reeded band, the back engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet et Fils, No. 1193".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bar caliber in the style of Lépine, with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating with two large polished steel hammers directly on the case, operated by depressing the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 34

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Lord Paget. Astronomical watch No. 2835, sold on 23 March 1825, for the sum of 4800 Francs. Extra flat gold watch with quarter-repeating, age and phase of the moon, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps". Original Breguet gold short chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., two body, by Tavernier, No. 3331, engine-turned grams d orge, the back with bayonet fixing. Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds and small sector indicating the slow/fast regulator position, aperture for phase of the moon, the age engraved on the edge. Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with jewelled pallets and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with adjusting screws inset in the rim, parachute on both pivots. Bluedsteel flat balance spring with terminal curves. Repeating with a single gong with one hammer, striking on a steel intermediate spring block.
In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 248,250

LOT 35

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

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.

Case: 18 ct., two body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 3567, engine-turned à grains d'om' e, the back with bayonet fixing and engraved in the centre with a small monogram surmounted by a crown.
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Small eccentric subsidiary seconds with sector for indicating the slow/fast regulator position. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22-, bar caliber, the twin going barrels separately wound with female winding squares, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with jewelled pallets and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensaiton balance, the timing screws inset in the rim, with parachute on both pivots. Blued-steel flat Breguet balance spring.
In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 82,800

LOT 36

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Duc de Norfolk Watch No. 3388, sold on 29 August 1821, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold hunting-cased watch of "première classe" with half quarter-repeating. Original gold key.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No.3675, engine-turned a grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 3388".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, protected by a glass, with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds at "Ill", secret signatures on either side of "XII". Blued-steel Breguet hands. Movement: Gilt brass, 21"', bar caliber, with ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Bluedsteel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on one gong with a single hammer striking on a steel intermediate spring block, with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In perfect condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

LOT 37

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Frackman Watch No. 1736, sold on 6 Fructidor an 13 (24 August 1805), for the sum of 1488 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 2419, the back engine-turned with concentric circular pattern and reeded band. Gilt metal cuvette hinged on the movement, and signed: "Breguet, No. 1736".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals, secret signature below "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', bar caliber with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot and bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 38

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Esseyd Aly Effendi Watch No. 2090, sold on 16 September 1808, for the sum of 3360 Francs. Gold and enamel pair-cased watch with " grande" and "petite" sonnerie striking and quarter-repeating, made for the Islamic market.

Case: 18 ct., three body inner, and two body outer, by Amy Gros, No.894, decorated in scarlet translucent enamel on engine-turned ground, the bezels with champlevé enamel floral motifs, the back with patterns in gold paillons in the Islamic taste. The interior of the outer case engraved: " Hadji Assim Effendi". Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet, No. 2090".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with gilt Turkish numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass dial plate, also signed: "Breguet, No. 2090".
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', full plate caliber, twin barrels retained between a single bridge, signed: " Breguet, No. 2090". Two trains with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gilt brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Grande/petite sonnerie on two (gongs with two hammers, the strike/silent Grande/petite selection levers in the edge of the dial. Independent quarter-repeating train with two hammers and two gongs by the pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 270,250

LOT 39

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Wenham Watch No. 4302, delivered on commission on 7 November 1828, for the sum of 1112 Francs. Silver and gold "simple" watch.

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 516, engine-turned à grains d'orge, the band in silver. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 4302".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", witch Roman numerals on a plain reserve, double secret signature on either side of "XII". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bar caliber with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot, and bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 40

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Recordon Watch No. 2097, sold on 17 October 1807, for the sum of 2060 Francs. Gold "moyenne grandeur" watch with quarterrepeating.

Case:18 ct., three body, collier form, by Joly No.1361, the back engine-turned à grains d'orge with reeded band. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 2097".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement with threearm pain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with a single hammer by a pulltwist piston through the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 41

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Amil Bey Watch No. 2193, sold on 2 October 1817, for the sum of 4000 Piastres. Gold watch with "grande" and "petite" sonnerie striking and quarter-repeating. Original Breguet gold short chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 1920, engine-turned n grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 2193".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Turkish numerals, and secret signature below "12" (hair lines). Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', signed: "Breguet, No.2193", full plate caliber with two trains, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Grande/petite sonnerie striking on two gongs with two hammers, with strike/silent grande/petite selection levers through the bezel. Independant quarter-repeating train with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition, with a red leather fitted case. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

LOT 42

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Léon Potocki Watch No. 2186, first sold on 12 Floréal an 5 (1 May 1787) under No. 286, new case and dial supplied at the owners request on 8 June 1833, for the price of 540 Francs. Gold watch of Lépine caliber with "à toc" quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gilt metal cuvette signed: " Breguet No. 2186".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21"', of typical Lépine caliber, with suspended barrel, cylinder escpament, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Lépine type quarterrepeating work using a single large polished steel hammer, with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 43

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Potocki Thermometer No. 2119, sold by Moreau on 1 May 1804, for the sum of 336 Francs. Oval gold ring thermometer.

Case: 18 ct., oval form, by Tavernier, glazed on both sides with engine-turned band and articulated reeded shank.
Dial: Gold, engine-turned, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet & Fils", on a plain reserve. Blued-steel hand.
Mechanism: Double-curb of bimetallic strip made of brass and steel, with double rack and pinion and spring controlling the hand.
In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 24 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 44

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Au Maréchal Ney Watch No. 2121, sold on 10 February 1813, for the sum of 3000 Francs. Gold watch with half quarter-repeating, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps". Short gold chain and seal engraved with the Arms of the Marshal.

Case: 18ct., three body, quatre bagucttes form, by Tavernier, No. 3076, the band engine-turned à .,' rains d'orge, the interior of the cover engraved: " Maréchal Ney 10 Février 1813". Gold cuvette, signed: "Breguet, No.2121".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals, secret signature beneath " 12" (very small restoration on the border of the dial, covered by the bezel). Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 17"', bar caliber, counterpoised straight line lever escapment with draw and long lever. Bimetallic three-arm compensation balance with inset adjusting screws, with parachutes on both pivots. Blued-steel spring with terminal curve. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 45

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte de Flahaut Watch No. 2200, sold on 21 August 1814, for the sum of 3000 Francs. Gold half quarter-repeating watch constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguette's form, by Tavernier, No. 3072, engine-turned à grains d' orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No.2200".
Dial: Engine-turned silver (slight distressing at edge), signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds below "XI". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapment, of the first type constructed with draw, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with weights and regulating screws inset into the rim, parachute on both pivots. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer, with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 46

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A l'Abbé Dieudonné Watch No. 2301, sent to the Russian agent on 22 July 1809, sold for the sum of 2000 Francs, according to the accounts of Moreau, dated 1 May 1810. Small gold and enamel watch with quarterrepeating.

Case: 18 ct., four body, by Tavernier, No. 2800, decorated with grey translucent enamel over an engine-turned ground, with gold paillon border and a rosette on the back. Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet et Fils, No. 2301".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, with grey translucent enamel, and a radial pattern of gold paillons, Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, full plate caliber, the back plate signed: "Breguet, No. 2301", with turned pillars, fusee and chain, ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by a pull-twist piston through the pendant.
In very good condition, with later green leather fitted case, made by Maison Chaumet. In good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 47

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Prince Gagarine Watch No. 2321, manufactured between 1807 and 1812, sent to St. Petersburg on 7 March 1812, for the sum of 1466 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 1833, engine-turned n grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No.2321".
Dial: Engine-turned gold, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bar caliber with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers by a putt-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition, with Prince of Wales gold chain and a key. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 65,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 48

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A La Princesse Narishkine. Watch No. 2431, sent to "La Maison de Russie" on 23 April 1810, sold by Moreau on 31 December 1810, for the sum of 3600 Francs. Very small gold and enamel "montre médaillon" with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, the bezels engine-turned i i grains d' orge, the back with the arms of Narishkine and the Princes of Sviatopolk-Tchetvertinsky, in polychrome champlevé enamels, the surround with engraved floral scroll work, decorated with black champlevé enamel. Gold cuvette, signed: " Breguet, o. 2431".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed:"Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, secret signature on either side of "XII". Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 13'?, bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, threearm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with single hammer striking on a steel intermediate spring block, with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 49

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte D'Archinto Watch No. 2489, sold on 22 May 1820, for the sum of 1800 Francs. Gold watch with "grande" and "petite" sonnerie striking and minute repeating.

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 2252, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Glazed gold cuvette.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 20"', full plate, the back signed: "Breguet, No. 2489", with turned pillars, two barrels and trains, counterpoised lateral lever escapement with jewelled pallets, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with adjusting screws inset into the rims, elastic suspension on both pivots. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Grande/petite sonnerie striking on two gongs with two hammers, the strike/silent, Grande/petite selection levers through the edge of the glazed cuvette. Independant quarter-repeating train with two hammers on two gongs, by a pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 110,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 115,000

LOT 50

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A la Reine de Naples Watch No. 2327, sold on 24 January 1814, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 1906, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet, No.2327".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals, secret signature below " 12". Blued-steel Breguet hands. Movement: Gilt brass, 19-, bar caliber with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on top pivot, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb attached to the index. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, by pull twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition, with later red leather fitted box of correct design. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 51

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A la Grande Duchesse de Toscane Watch No.2603, sold on 20 November 1813, for the sum of 3600 Francs. Gold watch with regulator dial and quarterrepeating. Original gold Breguet double chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 3200, engine-turned a grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed "Breguet, 2603". Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet et Fils", with Roman hour numerals on a subsidiary ring, centre minutes with small subsidiary seconds dial. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Movement: Gilt brass, 15"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 52

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Monsieur Davidoff Watch No. 2444, manufactured in 1808, sent to Wenham in St. Petersburg, on 4 July 1814, for the sum of 3000 Francs. Gold and enamel watch with half quarterrepeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, engine-turned ri ?j-a né d'orge, the back with the arms of Davidoff engraved beneath translucent umber enamel. Gold cuvette, signed: ? Breguet, No. 2444?.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed:"Breguet et Fils?, W i t h Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 17"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, threearm plain gold balance, with paraclnite on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with one hammmcr striking on a steel intermediate spring block, by pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 42 mm

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 53

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Le Prince Orloff Astronomical watch No. 2664, first sold on 20 August 1814, for the sum of 2025 Francs to a Monsieur Hawley de Londres. Property of Prince Orloff in 1877. Extra flat gold watch with phase and age of the moon, constructed on the principals of the " garde-temps".

Case: 18 ct., two body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 3290, the back attached by a bayonet fixing and engine-turned à Grains d'o r g e .
Dial: Eccentrie, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet & Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for phase of the moon, the age engraved on the edge, a small sector indicating iT e slow/fast regulator position. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, signed: "Breguet, No. 2664", twin going Barrels with female winding squares, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with draw and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, the adjustable screws inset in the rim, with parachute on both pivots. Blued-steel flat balance spring with terminal curve.
In perfect condition, with later fitted leather case by Breguet. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 143,750

LOT 54

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Louvrazoff Watch No. 2732, sold on 9 September 1815, for the sum of 1700 Francs. Gold and enamel "simple médaillon à tact" watch.

Case: 18 ct., two body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 3394, the cover and back decorated with royal blue translucent enamel over engineturning. Gold n tact arrow with pearl- set touch pieces on the band, the dial aperture eccentric on the cover. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 2732"
Dial: Small eccentric, engine-turned silver, attached by a screw to the barrel bridge, with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Single blued-steel Breguet hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', souscriptim caliber with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In good condition Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

LOT 55

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Blanchet Watch No. 3101, taken into stock on 19 April 1817,and sold on 7 January 1836, for the sum of 400 Francs. Gold watch with alarm, quarter-repeating and " Robin" escapement. Original red leather fitted case.

Case: 18 ct., four body, collier form, by Tavernier, engine-turned ii grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3101".
Dial: White enamel, by Lucar, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals and secret signature beneath "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', full plate caliber, signed: "Breguet, No.3101", the back plate relieved for the free standing barrel, with Robin's escapement. Three-arm plain brass balance, with 17(7170111h° On the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance wring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Alarm and repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

LOT 56

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Son Altesse Le Prince Frédéric Guillaume, Louis de Prusse, Fils du Roi. Watch No. 2846, sold on 2 May 1814, for the sum 1248 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Amy Gros, with reeded band an polished back. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 2846".
Dial: White enamel, with Breguet numerals ( restorations), secret signature beneath "12". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 19"', bar caliber, with free standing barrel, ruby cylinder escapement, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring Repeating on two gongs with two hammers by depressing the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 57

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A la Comtesse d'Osmond Watch No. 3043, sold on 23 March 1818, for the sum of 1800 Francs. Gold hunting-cased watch with quarterrepeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 2148, engine-turned à g a i n s d'orge. Inner gold bezel for a glass over t'6 dial. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 3043."
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, double secret signature on either side of "X11". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21"', bar caliber, with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb mounted on the index regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, by a pull-twist piston in the band.
In very good condition Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 58

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Au Prince Wolkonsky "Perpétuelle " watch No. 3175, begun circa 1790, first sold on 11 Prairial an 12 (31 May 1804), resold to the above on 6 January 1818 for the sum of 4800 Francs. Gold self-winding watch with "à toc" quarterrepeating and winding indicator, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: 20 ct., two body, by Joly, No.523, engineturned à grains d'orge .
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds with sector for the up-and-down scale calibrated for 60 hours. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Dial plate in gilt metal, signed: "Breguet, No.5" on the edge.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21"', full plate caliber, relieved for the escapement, two going-barrels, self-winding with an oscillating ogival platinum weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate and-locked automatically by a rising pawl when fully wound, or at-will by a small lever in the edge of the dial plate, the banking, springs attached to the interior of the case. Five-wheel train with an intermediate wheel to enable a 60 hour going period. Straight line lever escapement, the fork with vertical pins. Bimetallic three-arm compensation balance, the two segment rim with the timing weights threaded onto the ends in the manner of Arnold, and conventional adjusting screws, with }parachutes on both pivots. Bluedsteel helical balance spring with terminal curves and regulator adjusted by a rack and micrometer through the edge of the dial plate. Dumb repeating with a single hammer, by pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 430,000 - 480,000

LOT 59

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Capitaine Baudin Chronometer No. 3230, constructed between 1818 and 1819, sold on 13 July 1827, for the sum of 1400 Francs. Silver "garde-temps"with original key

Case: Polished three body, of demi bassine et filets form, by Amy Gros, No. 666. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 3230".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", wide Roman numerals on a lain reserve, subsidiary seconds beneath "XII'. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 21"', full plate caliber, relieved for the barrel and signed: "Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale No. 3230". Fusée with maintaining power, spring detent escapement with two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, trapezoidal weights and regulating screws of Earnshaw type, with diamond end stones. Free sprung with bluedsteel helical balance spring.
In very fine condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

LOT 60

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Au Ministère de la Marine Marine chonometer No. 3199, model P, sold on 26 December 1823. Two day marine chronometer with double barrels, in mahogany box.

Case: Two part solid mahogany box with sliding observation lid, brass handles and fittings, brass bowl suspended in oval gimbles.
Dial: Mat silvered, signed: "Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 3199", small chapter ring with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals, symetrically positioned subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel poires hands.
Movement: Brass plates, bridge caliber with two barrels, seperately wound, navette shaped platform with spring detent escapement, No. 67, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Free sprung with blued-steel helical balance spring, terminal curves and adjustable stud.
In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 21 x 18 cm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 61

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Ducom de Bordeaux "Grande Horloge" Marine No. 3219, U2, sold on 7 December 1818, for the sum of 3000 Francs, with 10% discount, equalling 2700 Francs. Eight day marine chronometer suspended in gimbals in mahogany box.

Case: Two part solid mahogany box, with sliding observation panel in the lid. Brass handles and fittings. The movement mounted in cylindrical brass cowl and suspended within shaped square gimbals (alterations and some distressing).
Dial: Eccentric, silvered, signed: "Breguet Neveu & Comp., No. 3219 U2", with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals, symetrically positioned subsidiary seconds ring, and an up-and-down sector. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Brass, three-quarter plate with spotted finish and turned pillars, fusee with maintaining power, navette shaped platform with spring detent escapement, No. 21, bimetallic twoarm compensation balance with cylindrical weights and adjusting screws. Free sprung with helical blued-steel balance spring, terminal curves and adjustable stud.
In good condition. Diam. of dial 125 mm. Dim. 210 x 210 x 220 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 62

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Chalabre Watch No. 3237, sold on 5 April 1820, for the sum of 6000 Francs. Thin gold "garde-temps" watch with half quarterrepeating and centre seconds.

Case: 18 ct., two body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 3663, engine-turned à grains d'orge, the back with bayonet fixing, by Joly, No. 5120.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, and a small semi-circular regulator aperture. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 17"', bar caliber, with female winding barrel arbor, counterpoised straight line lever with long lever, the escape wheel with oil retention slots, bimetallic three-arm compensaiton balance, spiral balance spring with terminal curves. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer through a steel intermediate spring block, with pull-twist piston through the pendant, slow/fast regulation through the band.
In very good condition Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 63

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Weyer Frères & Cie. Watch No. 3404, sold on 29 December 1819, for the sum of 1412 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 2300, engine-turned à grains d'orge ( somewhat worn). Gold cuvette, signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3404. Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", witiz Roman numerals on a plain reserve, double secret signature on either side of "XII". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bridge caliber, with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, threearm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring witH bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers by a pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 64

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A un Monsieur qui n'a pas donné son nom. Watch No. 4731, sold on 15 June 1832 for the sum of 1500 Francs. Small gold "simple" watch with eccentric dial, set to time through the band. Original Breguet gold short chain and male key.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No.618, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 4731".
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 13"', extra flat bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, threearm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. In a Breguet red leather fitted case from Desoutter. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 65

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Von Humboldt "Garde-temps" No. 3288, completed in August 1806, sold to Monsieur de Humboldt on 9 August 1818, for the sum of 1000 Francs. Gold "garde-temps" watch.

Case: 18 ct., three body, by Tavernier, engineturned n grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet, No. 3288".
Dial: White enamel, regulator type, signed: " Breguet", and "No.6", eccentric hour ring with Breguet numerals, concentric minutes on the edge and subsidiary dial for seconds beneath the hours (small hair lines). Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 24"', first type lateral lever escapement, the fork with two vertical pins, Arnold type two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with the adjusting weights threaded onto the ends of the two rim segments. Helical gold balance spring with terminal curves.
In good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

Sold: CHF 115,000

LOT 66

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Sa Majesté la Reine Christine d'Espagne Clock No. 3347, sold on 20 August 1831, for the sum of 6000 Francs. Gilt bronze travelling clock with "grande" and " petite sonnerie" striking, repeating and alarm, full calendar with the phases and age of the moon. Original Breguet tooled red leather fitted case with key.

Case: Cast and finely chased with palmettes and fleurons on a matted ground, the corners with flat section corinthien columns, glazed on all sides with hinged and engraved band and front doors, the engine-turned top with glazed oval aperture, four turned ball finials, and flat section arched handle with chased knop, suppported by lions' heads, the whole standing on oval-section rope-twist pattern feet.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", witH Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary dials for seconds and alarm setting, aperture for phase of the moon with the age engraved on the border, grande/petite striking and strike/silence setting levers in the edge. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Engine-turned gilt-brass dial plate with apertures for days of the week, the date and the months.
Movement: Rectangular, signed at the base: " Breguet & Fils, No. 3347", with a single doubleended barrel for the going and striking trains, the horizontally mounted platform with lateral lever escapement, bi-metallic two-arm compensation balance with paracluite on the top pivot. Blued-steel Breguet spring. Striking on two gongs, the mechanism visible on the back plate, with buttons for repeating and pull-wind alarm on the top of the case.
In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 11 x 8cm.

CHF 200,000 - 250,000

Sold: CHF 292,250

LOT 67

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A la Princesse Kourakin Watch No. 3604, sold on 10 Februrary 1821, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold hunting-cased "médaillon à tact", with unusual calendar aperture. Original red leather fitted case.

Case: 18ct., three body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 3761, engine-turned à grains d' orge, with Roman hour numerals for the à tact on the cover. Gold Breguet style n tact hand, the numerals visible through the moon. Platinum touch pieces on the band. Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3604".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, the calendar aperture between numbers "II" and "III". Blued-steel souscriptiont hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, souscription caliber, with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring, with index regulator. Calendar adjusted through the band.
In very good condition Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 68

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Madame la Comtesse Alexandrine de Laval "Souscription" watch No. 3634, sold on 26 December 1820, for the sum of 1800 Francs. Small gold "souscription médaillon" watch with single hand.

Case: 18 ct., two body, collier form, by Tavernier, No. 3774, engine-turned n grains Orge.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: " Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, small sector for slow/fast regulation. Blued-steel Souscription hand with tapered point.
Movement: Gilt brass, 13"', souscription caliber, the central barrel with female winding square on both ends of the arbor, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring.
In very good condition Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 69

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Dumouchelle (jésuite) Chonometer No. 3630, sold on 31 August 1824, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Silver "garde-temps" deck watch with double barrels. Original brass key and fitted mahogany deck box.

Case: Polished three body, demi bassine et filets form, by Joly, No. 378. Gilt brass cuvette signed: "Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 3630".
Dial: Mat silvered, regulator type with outer minute ring and subsidiary dials for hours with Roman numerals, and subsidiary seconds ring below. Blued-steel poires and lance hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 26"', bar caliber with twin going barrels individually wound. Spring detent escapement, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Freesprung with helical blued-steel balance spring with terminal curves.
In very good condition. Diam. 66 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 70

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte François Potocki Watch No. 3773, sold on 10 March 1822 ,for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold and silver hunting-cased watch with quarter-repeating. Original Breguet red leather fitted case.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No.2459, with silver band, the gold cover and back engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Faite par Breguet No.3773".
Dial: Engine-turned silver behind a glass, with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, the pull-twist piston mounted in the band.
In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 71

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Son Excellence le Général Baron Koller, Intendant Général de l'Armée Autrichienne à Naples. Watch No. 3915, constructed between 1821 and 1823, sold on 20 December 1824, for the sum of 1500 Francs, and collected by Monsieur Rothschild de Naples. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 84, engine-turned h grains c org e . Gilt metal cuvette, signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3915".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', bar caliber with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring, with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, the pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition, with later Breguet red leather fitted case. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 72

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Chevalier Airoldi Watch No. 3890, sold on 23 October 1823, for the sum of 1440 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No.161, engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gilt metal cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No.3890".
Dial: Engine-turned, silver, by Joly, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt metal, 21"', bar caliber, with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, threearm plain brass balance, with }parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers, the pull-twist piston in the pendant.
In very good condition, with Breguet style gold chain and a gold key.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 73

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Lord L o w t h e r Watch No. 3706, sold on 26 December 1822, for the sum of 1300 Francs. Platinum and gold cased watch.

Case: Four body, collier form, by Joly, engineturned n grains d'Orge, with gold bezels and bow. Polished-steel cuvette inset with a gold cartouche signed: "Breguet, No. 3706".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Joly, signed: " Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain ring and eccentric subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, overhanging rubyy cylinder escapement, threearm plain brass balance, with Parachute on the top pivot and bimetallic corpensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 49 min.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 74

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte de Schouvaloff Chronometer No. 3787, sold on 27 December 1823, for the sum of 2520 Francs. Silver cased "garde-temps" watch with double barrels.

Case: Three body polished, demi bassine et filets form, by Joly, No. 377. Gilt-metal cuvette signed: " Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale No. 3787".
Dial: Silver, small eccentric hour ring with Roman numerals, outer minute ring intersecting with subsidiary seconds circle. Blued-steel poires and lanices hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 26"', bar caliber, with individually wound twin barrels, spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel helical balance spring witH terminal curb.
In very good condition Diam. 66mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 75

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A la Comtesse Orloff Tchurminsky Watch No. 3788, sold on 1 February 1822, for the sum of 4000 Francs. Small gold and silver "Première Classe" watch with quarter-repeating.

Case: Silver and 18 ct. gold, three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 3849, engineturned à grants d'or' e, with silver band, bezel, back, pendant and bow in gold. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3788".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', bar caliber, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with single hammer through a steel intermediate spring block, the pull-twist piston in the band.
In very good condition Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 76

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Whaley Watch No. 4009, sold on 6 January 1825, for the sum of 3000 Francs. Gold and silver cased split centre-seconds stop watch, constructed on the principals of the " garde-temps".

Case: 18 ct., four body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 130, engine-turned à grains d'orge, with silver band. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 4009".
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, No.4009, signed: "Breguet", witH Roman numerals on a lain reserve, and centreseconds. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 20"', bar caliber, 19 jewels, with counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, cut bimetallic balance, with elastic suspension on both pivots. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Clutch operated chronograph work on the back plate. Bolt in the band to arrest the balance at-will, with two push-pieces on either side of the pendant to control the Stop/Start function o f ' t h e split centre-seconds hand, each with locking bolt.
In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 200,000 - 250,000

LOT 77

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Lord Saint Asaph Watch No. 4051, sold on 27 June 1828, for the sum of 1640 Francs. Gold and silver hunting-cased "simple" watch with " à tact" hand.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre:: baguettes form, by Tavernier No. 4105, engine-turned grains d'orge, the cover and back in gold, the band in silver with gold touch pieces, and the à tact arrow on the cover. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 4051.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals and five-minute divisions (small restorations). Blued-steel Breguet lance hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', souscription caliber, with central barrel and overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with parachute on the top pivot and bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In good condition. Diam. 53 mum.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 78

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Texier, Lieutenant de Vaisseau Chronometer No. 4084, sold on 15 March 1824, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Silver cased "garde-temps" watch.

Case: Three body, polished, demi-bassine et filets form, by Joly, No.399. Gilt metal cuvette signed: " Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 4084".
Dial: Mat silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds below "XII". Blued-steel poires hands.
Movement:Gilt brass, 21"', full plate caliber, relieved for the barrel and signed: "Breguet et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 4084", Fusee with chain and maintaining power, spring detent escapement, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with trapezoidal weights and regulating screws of Earnshaw type, diamond end stone. Free sprung with blued-steel helical balance spring, with terminal curves. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 79

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Spies Watch No. 4238, sold 16 March 1826 ,for the sum of 5200 Francs. Gold and silver cased watch with half quarterrepeating, calendar and secret portrait miniature compartment, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: 18 ct., four body, gticafre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No.4068, engine-turned à grains d'orge with silver band, and gold bezels and back, the latter with a concealed double cover opening to reveal a miniature on ivory depicting a portrait bust of a young woman within an engine-turned. gold frame. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 4238".
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, eccentric subsidiary seconds at "III", and date aperture at "VI". Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', extra flat bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, with counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, with parachute on both pivots. Bluedsteel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on one gong with a single hammer, through steel intermediate spring block, with slide in the band of the case.
In very good condition, with a Breguet red leather fitted case from Desoutter. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 86,250

LOT 80

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Divoff Watch No. 4265, sold on 14 January 1825, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold "montre simple", with two barrels, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps".

Case: 18 ct., two body, quatre baguettes form, by Joly, No. 250, engine-turned à grains d'orge, the back with bayonet fixing, engraved with a dedication on the interior.
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, eccentric subsidiary seconds and semi-circular aperture for slow/fast regulation. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', bridge caliber with two barrels, each with female winding square and separately wound, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with jewelled pallets and long lever, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance, with elastic suspension. Blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve.
In very good condition Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 97,750

LOT 81

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Cicogna Watch No.4073, sold on 4 August 1824 for the sum of 1800 Francs. Gold and silver "médaillon à tact" with eccentric dial. Original Breguet short chain.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No.4019, engine-turned à grains d'orge, the band in silver with gold touch pieces and tact arrow on the back, with monogram "CC" surmounted by a ducal crown in blue champlevé enamel. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet Horloger de la Marine Royale, No.4073".
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals, on a plain reserve, secret signature on either side of "XII". Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 16"', bar caliber signed: " Breguet No.4073", with overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the upper pivot. Bluedsteel spiral balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 82

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Sa Majesté le Vice Roi d'Egypte Astronomical watch No. 4254/717, sold for the first time on 1 November 1828, for the sum of 8800 Francs, resold to Moïana for His Majesty on 27 June 1854 for 8000 Francs. Gold pair-cased watch with jump hours, quarterrepeating, triple calendar with phases of the moon and equation of time, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps". Original gold Breguet short chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., with two body outer and collier form inner, both by Tavernier, No. 4142, engineturned à grains d'orge.
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed:Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, small sector for the equation of time and concentric semi-circular aperture for slow/fast regulation indicator, subsidiary dials for seconds and months, with apertures for days of the week, date and phase of the moon with the age engraved on the border. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', bar caliber, barrel with female winding square. Counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever , two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with single hammer, the slide m the band of the case.
In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 380,250

LOT 83

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Sam Bloomfield Watch No. 4376, constructed between 1824 and 1832 and never sold, but retained in stock at a price of 4000 Francs. Gold hunting-cased "Première Classe" watch with jump hours and half quarter-repeating, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps". Original Breguet chain and key in red leather fitted case.

Case: 18 ct., five body, quatre baguettes form, No. 177/1', engine-turned à grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No.4376". Reeded inner bezel.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals, concentric calendar ring and secret signature beneath "XII". Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 22"', bar caliber, with counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer, with the slide in the band.
In perfect condition Diam: 60 mm.

CHF 140,000 - 160,000

LOT 84

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Matuszewiz Watch No. 4578, sold on 23 September 1831, for the sum of 2900 Francs. Extra flat gold "simple" watch with calendar, constructed on the principal of the "gardetemps". Original Breguet short chain and gold key.

Case: 18 ct., three piece, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 4187. Engine-turned à grains d' orge, the back retained by a bayonet fixing secured with a screw in the band.
Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve and calendar aperture below "VI". Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 15"', extra flat bar caliber, the barrel with a female winding square, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, with elastic suspension on both pivots. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring, with slow/fast regulation through the band of the case.
In very good condition Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 85

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

Au Ministère de la Marine Marine Chronometer No. 4653, constructed between 1827 and 1831, the date of sale and price not recorded. Two-day marine chronometer, with double barrels, and waterproof bowl, in fitted mahogany box.

Case: Three part solid mahogany box with hinged and sprung observation panel in the lid, brass handles and external fittings with oval gimbal ring. Cylindrical brass bowl, the eccentric bezel secured by screws with cork washer, with glazed back, locked as required in the horizontal position by a triangular pivoted frame beneath, raised by a thumb-key. Apertures in the bezel for winding and a square to activate the balance stop.
Dial: Eccentric mat silver, signed: "Breguet Neveu & Cie., No. 4653", with small circle for Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals, a subsidiary dial for seconds symmetrically positioned below. Blued-steel poises hands.
Movement: Brass plates, bridge caliber, with two barrels, simultaneously wound by means of an intermediate dear, separately mounted platform No. 134, with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance. Freesprung with helical blued-steel balance spring with terminal curves.
In very good condition. Diam. of dial: 75mm. Dim. 210 x 230 x 203mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 86

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Delaporte. Marine Chronometer No. 4851, sold on 10 February 1831, for the sum of 800 Francs. Two-day marine chronometer, of small size, with single barrel.

Case: Two part solid mahogany box (rebuilt), with sliding observation lid, brass handles and external fittings, brass bowl with threaded bezel, suspended in square pattern gimbals with rounded corners.
Dial: Mat silvered, signed: "Breguet & Fils, No. 4851", the small chapter-ring with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals, and symmetrically positioned subsidiary seconds ring below. Bluedsteel poires hands.
Movement: Brass plates, full plate caliber, with single going-barrel, navette shaped platform, No. 220, with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance. Free-sprung helical blued-steel balance spring with terminal curves.
In good condition. Diam. of dial: 95mm. Dim. 180 x 210 x 190mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

LOT 87

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Crivelli Watch No. 4455, sold on 14 Novembre 1827, for the sum of 1800 Francs, with a supplement of 40 Francs for a gold key. Small silver and gold "simple" watch with single hand and calendar apperture . Original gold Breguet chain and ratchet key.

Case: 18 ct., three piece, quatre baguettes form, by Tawnier, No. 4061, engine-turned à grains d'orge, with silver band.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed "Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the calendar and sector indicating the slow/fast regulator position, secret signatures on either side of the calendar aperture. Gold Breguet lance hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', souscription caliber, with central barrel and female winding square, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement with three-arm plain gold balance, and'parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. Slow/fast regulation through the band.
In very good condition. Diam. 44mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 88

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Son Excellence Monsieur le Comte Pozzo di Borgo "Garde-temps" watch No. 153/4570, first sold on 22 November 1810 under No. 153, subsequently renovated to new edition and sold to the above on 25 July 1826, for the sum of 2400 Francs. Gold pocket chronometer watch.

Case: 18 ct., three body, garde-temps type by Mermillod, No. 596, engine-turned à grains d'orbe. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet et Fils, No. 4570".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, by Tavernier, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds below "XII", with a reserved sector for the up-and-down scale calibrated for "30" hours. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 23"', early garde-temps caliber with inverted fusee and maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, four-arm bimetallic compensation balance with parachute on both pivots. Free-sprung, blued-steel helical balance spring with terminal curves.
In very good condition, with later Breguet fitted case. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 200,000 - 250,000

LOT 89

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Baron Schickler Carriage clock No.4712, first sold on 13 November 1819 under the No. 3135, sold to the above on 17 November 1827, for the sum of 6000 Francs. Gilt bronze carriage clock with "grande" and petite sonnerie striking, quarter-repeating, alarm and full calendar with phases of the moon.

Case: Multi-piece, cast and chased with corinthien columns, palmettes and floral motifs. Glazed sides, doors and top, with ribbon scroll handle supported by lion heads, on bun feet.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary rings for seconds and alarm setting, aperture for phases of the moon with the age engraved on the border. Blued-steel Breguet hands, the Strike/silent, grande/petite sonnerie setting levers in the edge. Engine-turned gilt dial plate with apertures at the base for days of the week, the date and months of the year.
Movement: Rectangular brass plates, signed at the base: "Breguet & Fils No.4712", with single double-ended barrel driving the goin and striking trains, horizontal platform with lateral lever escapement, three-arm bimetallic compensation balance. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and quarter-repeating work visible on the back plate, the bells mounted under the base. Pull-wind alarm and repeating buttons on the top of the case.
In very good condition Dim. 15 x 11 x 8 cm.

CHF 200,000 - 250,000

LOT 90

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Baron Schickler Watch No. 4606, sold on 19 June 1829, for the sum of 6000 Francs. Small gold and enamel watch with quarterrepeating and calendar, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps". Accompanied by a gold and enamel patch box and a pill box, both with matching enamel decoration.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, the band engraved with flowers, the back decorated with foliate scroll work in white champlevé enamel with the monogram of Baron Schickler in the centre. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet Neveux & Cie., No. 4606".
Dial: Eccentric, silver with Roman numerals, signed: "Breguet", engraved with foliate scroll work, the calendar aperture below "6". Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement:Gilt brass, 13"', bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer, striking on a steel intermediate spring block, the slide in the band.
In very good condition Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 91

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Baron Schickler. Watch No. 4987, sold on 4 June 1836, for the sum of 6000 Francs. Gold watch with independent jump centreseconds, half quarter-repeating, date and weekday calendar with phase and age of the moon, constructed on the principals of the "gardetemps".

Case: 18ct., three piece, No. B.4987, sealed closed by means of a screw in the bezel, with narrow engine-turned band, the bezels, pendant and bow chased with fruit and foliage, back engraved with foliate scrollwork and the arms of Baron Schickler.
Dial: Silver, engraved with foliate scrollwork, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals, centreseconds and subsidiary dials for date and continuous seconds, apertures for days of the week and phases of the moon with the age engraved on the border. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance with parachutes on both pivots. Bluedsteel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer through a steel intermediate spring block, with slide in the band. Independent jumping dead centre-seconds of Breguet's pattern, with disengaging push-piece in the pendant and locking bolt in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 46mm

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

LOT 92

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte Paul Stroganoff Watch No. 4822, completed in 1828, sold on 5 September 1857, for the sum of 1200 Francs. Gold "médaillon simple" watch. Original Breguet chain and male key.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Secheret No. 195, engine-turned d grains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 4822". Dial: Eccentric, engine-turned silver, signed: " Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Gold. Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', bar caliber, the barrel with female winding square, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Bluedsteel flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 93

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Melgounoff Watch No. 263, sold on 26 December 1837, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Small hunting-cased "simple" watch with "à tact" hand.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 209, engined-turned a grains d'orge, the band with gold touch pieces, the n tact arrow on the cover. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 263".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet et Fils", with Breguet numerals, and five-minute divisions, the secret signature under "12". Bluedsteel Breguet lance hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 14"', souscription caliber, with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance, with bimetallic compensaton curb on the regulator. Blued-steel flat balance spring.
In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 94

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Colonel Boutourlin Watch No. 4863, sold 12 September 1837, for the sum of 1800 Francs. Gold half hunting-cased "simple médaillon" watch, formerly "a tact". Original short chain and male key.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier No. 210, engine-turned à grains d'orge, with platinum touch pieces in the band, and black champlevé enamel Roman numerals on the edge of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette signed: " Breguet No. 4863'.
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet", with Breguet numerals and five-minute divisions, secret signature below "12" (small hair lines). Blued-steel Breguet souscription hand.
Movement: Gilt brass, 15"', souscription caliber with central barrel and female winding square, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

LOT 95

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur de Fersen Watch No. 7, sold on 16 October 1835, for the sum of 4000 Francs. Miniature and very slim gold hunting pair-cased and skeletonised keyless watch, constructed on the principals of the "garde-temps".

Case: Outer. 18 ct., two body, étui de Sacherat form, engine-turned à graius d orge. Inner. Polished steel, with glared back and front.
Dial: Eccentric, silver ring with Roman numerals. Gold hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, with all steel bridges 7"', (16mm.), bar caliber, with 8 jewels, keyless winding and hand setting, five-wheel train, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, two-arm platinum balance with elastic suspension on both pivots. Blued-steel flat balance spring with index regulator.
In very good condition. Diam. 19 mm. Thickness 4 mm. Weight of movement. 1.8 grams

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

LOT 96

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Comte de Morny Watch No. 252, sold on 31 March 1841, for the sum of 2000 Francs. Small gold and jasper "montre simple", with keyless winding and hand set. Original red leather fitted case.

Case: 18 ct., three part, collier form, by Henri Jacot, the back set with a panel of blood-stone, with milled bezels and engraved band.
Dial: Mat silver, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 10"', bar caliber, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain gold balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with slow/fast regulation through the band. Winding and hand setting by a small crown in the pendant.
In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 97

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur D'Eichtal "Compteur" No. 323, sold on 16 August 1838, for the sum of 455 Francs. Railway Counter Clock.

Case: cylindrical lacquered brass drum, contained within a square mahogany case with aperture for the dial, brass fittings and wall mounting plates. Dial: Mat silvered, signed: "Breguet No. 323", with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Movement: Brass, full-plate with turned pillars, cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with polished steel end plate. Blued-steel flat balance spring. A lever passing through the edge of the case allows the movement to be stopped at-will. In good condition. Dim. 130 x 130 x 75 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 98

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Rigaud Watch No. 206, sold on 25 November 1837, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Gold hunting-cased "simple" watch.

Case: 18 ct., three body, quatre baguettes form, by Tavernier, No. 119, Engine-turned à rains d'orge. Gold cuvette signed: "Breguet, No. 206".
Dial: Engine-turned silver, protected by a glazed bezel, and signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, and secret signatures on either side of "XII". Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 18"', bar caliber, signed: " Breguet, No. 206", with ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator.
In good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 99

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur le Compte Wladimir Komar Carriage clock No. 5017, manufactured between 1831 and 1832, sold on 11 June 1853, for the sum of 4000 Francs. Gilt bronze carriage clock with "grande" and " petite" sonnerie, quarter-repeating and alarm with calendar. Original tooled red leather fitted case.

Case: Multi-piece, cast and engraved with Corinthian columns, palmettes and floral motifs, with glazed sides, back and front doors, the ribbon scroll handle with lion supports, on bun feet.
Dial: White enamel, by Droz, signed: "Breguet", with Roman numerals and subsidiary ring for seconds, months and alarm setting. Gilt dial mask engraved with foliated scroll work and signed: "Breguet No. 5017".
Movement: Rectangular brass, signed at the base: "Breguet Neveu & Compagnie, No.5017, with a single double-ended going barrel driving the going and striking trains, horizontal platform with lateral lever escapement, three-arm bimetallic compensation balance, with parachute on the top pivot. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and quarter-repeating work visible on the back plate, the bells mounted under the base, with pull-wind alarm and repeating buttons on the top of the case. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 11 x 8 cm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 115,000

LOT 100

THE ART OF BREGUET Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

A Monsieur Francis Baring. "Sympathique" Clock No.257,with the accompanying Watch No.4745,sold on 1 July 1845,for the sum of 9000 Francs. Gilt bronze mounted "Sympathique" mantel clock, No. 247, with quarter-striking and perpetual date calendar. Gold "Sympathique" watch, with jump hours, quarter-repeating and winding indicator, constructed on the principles of the "gardetemps".

Case : Bronzed cabinet, glazed on four sides, with applied gilt brass mounts of Corinthian pilasters, acanthus and palm foliage, standing on four foliate scroll volute feet, the top with a cradle to hold the sympathigue watch. Dial : Matt silvered, signed : "Breguet, Neveu et Cie., Breveté No. 247", with Roman numerals, and a small subsidiary dial for the perpetual date. Gilt brass reeded bezel, the surrounding plaque engraved with scrolls and foliage. Bluedsteel Breguet hands.
Movement : Brass plates, two-train, 8-day going with Graham dead-beat escapement, beating half-seconds, the spring-suspended gridiron compensation pendulum with gilt-brass bob, the centre engraved with scrollwork. Quarter-striking on bells, the strike train also providing power for re-winding the watch. Perpetual date calendar with a one wheel system mounted on the back plate. Re-winding and setting to time of the watch carried out twice daily, at mid-day and midnight, with the ability to correct a time difference of up to plus or minus 15 minutes.
In very good condition. Dim. Overall height including the watch: 471 mm. Width : 250 mm. Case: 18 ct., three piece, uatre baguettes form, by Marchand, No. 374, engine-turned r grains d'orge, the back turning to reveal the winding square. Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet Breveté, No. 4745", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary sectors for up-and-down scale calibrated for 36 hours on the left, and slow/fast regulation on the right. Gold Breguet hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 18"', bridge caliber, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, bimetallic compensation balance, with elastic suspension on both pivots. Blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Wilding and hand-setting carried out by the clock through flush-mounted push-pins in the band of the case. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer striking through an intermediate spring steel block, with slide in the band.
In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Estimate: SFr. * * *

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 1,216,250