Horology: The Estate of David G. Newsom
Description:
Robert Brandt & Co. 18kt Gold Ultra-thin Repeating Open-face Watch, Geneva, c. 1840, no. 25201, engraved foliate and floral-decorated case back, roman numeral enameled dial with minute markings and Breguet-style hands, reeded band with repeater slide, male key-wind, key-set, single plate movement marked "Echappement A Cylindre, Huit Trous Rubis/No. 25201/Robert Brandt Et Ce," dia. 46 mm.
Provenance: The estate of David G. Newsom.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
dial with chips around mounting screws, 1/4-in. hairline from hand arbor down towards 6, chip around dial arbor, winding setting and ticking, repeat slide functions but does not chime. No key.
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Keywords
Breguet, Robert Brandt & Co., David G. Newsom
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