Spiral Breguet - Anchor Escapement - 22259 - 1900-1949

Antique Swiss spiral Breguet Pocket Watch – Anchor Escapement – 15 Rubies – Silver Case – ca. Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Elegant antique Swiss pocket watch featuring a classic anchor (lever) escapement movement with 15 ruby jewels and a Breguet hairspring, as engraved inside the dust cover:
“Ancre – Ligne droite – 15 rubis – Spiral Breguet”.
The movement is finely finished with gilt plates and shows traditional Swiss craftsmanship of the period. The watch runs and ticks (timekeeping accuracy not tested over long periods).
The silver case is hallmarked 0.800 and stamped ARGENT 0.800, with additional maker’s marks inside the case back. Case number 22259. The exterior back cover is engine-turned and engraved with a decorative cartouche and an old monogram, adding to its historical charm.
The white enamel dial features Roman numerals, outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Original ornate hands are present. Dial shows light age-related wear consistent with its age, without major cracks.
Condition
Movement: runs, clean and complete (service history unknown)
Case: silver, with visible wear and patina from age
Diameter:50mm
Dial: good antique condition with minor signs of use
Crystal: intact
Specifications
Origin: Switzerland
Period: Late 1800s / Early 1900s
Escapement: Anchor (lever)
Jewels: 15 rubies
Case material: Silver (.800)
Diameter: approx. standard pocket watch size
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
A beautiful and authentic collector’s pocket watch, ideal for enthusiasts of antique horology or as a classic display piece.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.