Double Sided Mock Pendulum Verge With Compass
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Double Sided Mock Pendulum Verge with Compass.
Signed: Breguet et Fils. Circa: 1800. Diameter: 57 mm.
A rare double sided French verge with mock pendulum and compass in a silver case. Full plate gilt fusee movement under a signed engine turned mask, glazed circular aperture revealing the engraved bridge cock. Gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring, mock pendulum visible through the semi-circular aperture, diamond endstone in a polished steel setting. The regulator dial engraved on the silver mask above the balance cock, blue steel indicator. Engine turned silver dial, subsidiary marked in Roman numerals for time a six o'clock, the gilt hands set by the central square. Subsidiaries for functioning compass and seconds, both in glazed circular apertures. Applied oval gold cartouche at twelve engraved with a monogram. Silver case with engine turned middle glazed on both sides, broad oval pendant and bow.
An unusual oversized watch in excellent overall condition.
Additional Information
A10824 (AB-187426)
London, United Kingdom
Founded by Jonathan Wachsmann in 1973, Pieces of Time has been the foremost name in the antique timepiece market for nearly 50 years. Alan Grant joined the business in 1983, sharing Johnny’s love for antique watches and innovation. Our mail order catalogue was amongst the first to reach...
