Deck watch by Breguet et Fils
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1830
This deck watch by Breguet et Fils is dated to circa 1830 in Paris. According to the Science Museum Group, the timepiece features a silver case stamped 1240 and 5077B, housed in an outer mahogany transport box lined with purple velvet.
The silvered dial has Roman numerals, central blued steel Breguet hands, a subsidiary seconds dial at the top, a broad arrow insignia, and the signature '5077 Breguet et Fils'. The source reports a movement with a spring-detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance, helical spring, and diamond endstone. Purchased by the Royal Navy in July 1846, it was presented to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1906.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Deck watch
- Escapement
- Spring detent escapement
- Provenance
- Purchased by the Royal Navy in 1846
- Case Numbers
- 1240 and 5077B
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Breguet et Fils
Design
- Visible features
- • Deck watch mounted bow-up inside an open hinged mahogany transport box. • Silvered dial displays Roman numerals, subsidiary dial at 12 o'clock, and blued steel Breguet hands. • Serial number '5077', a military broad arrow mark, and 'BREGUET ET FILS' are visible on the dial. • Brass hinges and a latch mechanism join the two halves of the wooden box.
- Internal Mechanism
- The movement is described as a jewelled mechanism featuring a spring-detent escapement, a two-arm compensation balance, a helical spring with terminal curves, and a diamond endstone. Internal markings include a broad arrow on the movement and the signature 'Breguet et Fils N5077' on both the movement and the gilded brass cuvette.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is dated to approximately 1830 in Paris. The silver case is stamped with the numbers 1240 and 5077B. The provenance records indicate the watch was purchased by the Royal Navy on July 1, 1846, and later presented to the museum of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1906.
- Dial and Exterior Identification
- The timepiece features a silvered dial displaying Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and blued steel Breguet-style hands. The dial is signed '5077 Breguet et Fils' and includes a military broad arrow insignia. The watch is housed in an outer mahogany transport box lined with purple velvet. The lid features an ivory inset tab, and the box is signed with a broad arrow and 'Breguet et fils 5077'.
Identification
- Object Number
- L2015-3360
- Serial number
- 5077
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal jewelled movement, gilded brass cuvette, and the exterior of the box lid are not visible in the photograph.
- Research required: Movement specifications, casing numbers, and provenance rely on source documentation.