Dutch Walnut Quarter Striking 'Zaanse' Wall Clock, C. van Rossen, circa 1700

Maker: Breguet # 5257 Stamped Soldano on the underside of the platform. Case: The gilt-bronze case with original gold in typical gorge-cased form is stamped on the underside ‘440’ and ‘1275’. Dial: The white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, steel-cut Breguet-style hands and is signed ‘Breguet, 5257’. Movement: The eight-day movement has all the indications in both French and English, has a blank stamp where the the trade-mark stamp for the ebauche maker was scrubbed, is numbered ‘1275’ and ‘440’, is engraved ‘Breguet, 5257’ and strikes the quarters on a bell. Above sits the balance platform with a lever escapement and a beautifully engine-turned mask. The underside is stamped Soldano. Notes: Breguet was founded by Abraham Louis Breguet and is one of the most famous horological dynasties in history. The are noted for exceptional quality and design and often for advanced technological innovations and their pieces always demand a premium. They are one of the few firms that still have extensive sales records and know who the original buyers were for each and every piece. An Official Breguet Attestation from 2010 states that this clock was completed in 1876 and sold to M. Daupius for 450 FF. Soldano Paris Exhibitions, Bronze Medals 1855 and 1878 for carriage clocks...

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