The Art of Breguet | 2 of 6 | 'P. L. Bradfer-Lawrence'

An extremely rare example of which only 6 are believed to have been created, this copy of The Art of Breguet is dedicated to P. L. Bradfer-Lawrence and is #2 out of 6. The series was specially bound by Zaehnsdorf, an ancient and highly respected bookbinders in London.

P. L. Bradfer-Lawrence was the son of Harry Bradfer-Lawrence, a distinguished collector who was a member of the Roxburghe Club and played an important role in antiquarian societies such as the Norfolk Record Society and the Yorkshire Archaeological Society. His son, P. L. Bradfer-Lawrence, was an impressive collector in his own right, as he was also a member of the Roxburghe Club and had an extensive T. E. Lawrence collection.

Bound in blue leather, the book features a lettered spine, gilt edges on all the pages and intricate decorative details, such as inner gilt dentelles. Illustrations are found throughout, with some of them rendered in colour. The watch featured on the cover is the Breguet pocketwatch No. 135, featuring Turkish enamel. The book is also accompanied by a purple slipcase, which is a striking addition.

A reference text on Abraham-Louis Breguet, one of the most influential people in the history of watchmaking, George Daniels' The Art of Breguet tackles the illustrious watchmaker's work, including a catalogue of Breguet's work, with accompanying images. Breguet pioneered significant technical and aesthetic innovations during his career, with his influence carrying through to the present day; among other achievements, he invented the tourbillon complication. He remains a significant inspiration for many watchmakers today, spanning George Daniels himself to F. P. Journe.

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