The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 505
Breguet No 1165, boîte No 22C, sold on '20 Germinal an 11' (10th April 1803) to Monsieur Talbot, Secrétaire de l'Ambassadeur d' Angleterre, for Fr. 1320. With certificate No 3743.
HKD 90,000 - 100,000
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
Rare and important 18?carat gold quarter dumb repeating watch. Massive three body 'Empire' case with reeded band and engine turned back. Gilt brass cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and secret signature. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, true Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance, 'parachute' suspension and compensation curb. Striking on the case with two polished steel massive hammers, typical LEPINE repeating train and work. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
