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18th Century gold and enamel Swiss pocket watch by Breguet

An enamel mounted gold pocket watch by Breguet

An enamel mounted gold pocket watch by Breguet - detail 1

18th Century gold and enamel Swiss pocket watch by Breguet

By Breguet (Swiss, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775)

£4,500

Breguet was often commissioned by French Queen Marie-Antoinette and this antique pocket watch is an excellent example of his skilled craftsmanship.

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18th Century gold and enamel Swiss pocket watch by Breguet

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Description

The pocket watch is circular in shape and mounted with gold, featuring an upper hanging loop. The dial is of white enamel, and features black Arabic numerals, gilt hands and the signature 'Breguet / A Paris'. The reverse of the watch features an enameled depiction of a man courting a young lady, surrounded by a white enamel wreath with gilt fleur-de-lys motifs all around.

Details

Artist / Maker

Breguet (Swiss, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775)

Country of Origin

Swiss

Date of Manufacture

Late 18th Century

Dimensions

Diameter

5 cm / 2 inches

Reference:
013543

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