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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 447

Breguet et Fils, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine silver watch with alarm.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back repousse with a hunting scene depicting a stag chased after by dogs. Fixed cuvette, the border pierced and engraved with foliage. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Alarm train with fixed barrel, striking on a bell. Apocryphal signature on the back plate. Diam. 62 mm.