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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
Breguet No. 869, sold to Mr. le General Markoff on 24 Brumaire An 12 (16 November 1803), for 1800 Francs, the account paid on 26 NivSse An 12 (17 January 1804). Fine 18K gold dumb quarter repeating watch with special escapement.
C. Three body by Tavernier No. 869, of the type used for the perpetuelles and the first Garde-Temps, with fluted band, the back engine-turned "a grains d'orge", the centre engraved with the monogram "C J.M. " . Gilt brass detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22 "' gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, double wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheels, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating with two hammers on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the movement and cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2738. Diam. 55 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 7 |
Oxidized |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 22-26-51 |
Later original Upgraded Partially reprinted |