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Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Gold-cased ‘souscription’ watch by Abraham-Louis Breguet, Paris, France, c.1805. Gold case stamped ‘442’ and ‘B1411’. White enamel ‘souscription’ dial with hour hand only. No 'secret' signature present as is usual for Breguet. Movement with ruby cylinder escapement of Breguet’s special type. Brass balance with 'parachute' shockproof settings and compensation curb. Signed on the movement ‘Breguet No. 1411’.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 371
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3303
- type:
- watch and cylinder movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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