BREGUET Lot n° 30

BREGUET No. 2852 Late 19th century Gilt bronze and nickel-plated travel clock with quarter-repeating strike and alarm function. Case: rectangular, glazed on four sides, stylized carrying handle, one push-button for striking on demand Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, railroad minute track, auxiliary dial for setting the time of the alarm function, signed Movement: mechanical with key winding, anchor escapement, spiral balance, advance / delay adjustment, gong striking, triggered by a pendant pusher, numbered Height 18 cm Height. 13.5 cm (without handle) Width. 12 cm Provenance: we would like to thank the Breguet company and its archives for providing us with the following information: 2852 travel clock with striking, repeater and alarm, gilt bronze and nickel-plated case, enamel dial, height 135 mm, movement n. 775, sold on May 17, 1878 to Mr. Schulz for the net price of 356.25 francs. A bronze key winding travel clock with alarm and quarter repeating by Breguet with information from the archives confirming date of sale in 1878 Condition report given for information only: Sold as is, without warranty Dial with scratches and signs of use Traces of wear and tear visible throughout, Movement works intermittently, but the striking mechanism is no longer operational; a complete overhaul is required. Condition report given as an indication : Sold as is, without warranty Dial with visible scuffs and signs of use Signs of wear from use visible throughout Movement is slightly ticking, but repeating mechanism not working, plan for a complete overhaul