DESCRIPTION:
Switzerland, a rare early 19th century pocket watch movement with Pouzait lever escapement signed Breguet & Fils, 16 jewels, Burdess style lever wind and wheel set gilt full plate fusee movement with Pouzait lever escapement, engraved balance cock, and gold, five arm seconds beating balance, in a silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge display case, roman numeral white enamel dial with blued steel hands, 58mm
CONDITION:
CASE: Later than movement; Movement a good fit; Tarnish; Band with a few tiny dings and pin pricks; Crystal with very fine scratches. DIAL: Faint hairline at 11:00, otherwise very good. HANDS: Localized minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Fusee upper pivot jewel with cracks; A few steel components with minor oxide; Lacking mounting components for original case. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, lacking fusee chain; Will run if pressure is applied to train; Needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
CIRCA: 1810
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