Souscription watch, by Abraham-Louis Breguet

Made:
1805 in Paris
Souscription watch, by A-L. Breguet. Souscription watch, by A-L. Breguet.

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Souscription watch, by A-L. Breguet.
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Souscription watch, by A-L. Breguet.
Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
© 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