MOVEMENT : Jewelled frosted gilt cylinder movement, unsigned and running well.

DIAL : Silver engine turned dial with blued steel hands

CASE: The rose coloured gold case is about 40mm in diameter. The cuvette is engraved as follows :

Hauchar
ELEVE DE BREGUET
a Paris
AIGUILLES
NO. 2397

The stem and back cover are stamped with French gold marks (1819-1838) and case number 25315.

KEY : Though not marked, this tests as gold. Lovely quality with ratchet action and swivel collar. Perfect condition.

CONDITION : The movement winds, sets and runs well with the jump hour mechanism working well. The dial has a few light scratches and some light staining around the edges. Would probably benefit from being professionally cleaned. The crystal is fine. The gold case has a couple of very light scratches on the back and one very small dent. The front bezel, cuvette and back cover all snap shut nicely.

Loomes lists Haucher, in Paris in the early 19th century.