204 lots

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