109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 319
Breguet
An important expedition chronometer "Simple Garde-Temps" with early club-tooth lever escapement according to Abraham-Louis Breguet - sold to Monsieur de Bignon on March 11, 1848 for 1800 Francs. With original, elaborate, three-part mahogany box for gimballing, and an original ratchet key
Sold
estimated
6.500—12.000 €
Price realized
11.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, engine-turned, engraved noble family crest and crown of the de Bignon family.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, keywind, club-tooth lever escapement, brass escape wheel with oil hole in each tooth, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.4763
Cal.20'''
Diam.50 mm
Circa1845
Ctry.France
Wt.97 g
Provenance:
- Ernst Sarasin-Vonder Mühll Collection, Basle
- Gerd Ahrens Collection
- Auktionen Dr. Crott, 75th auction, lot 432