100th Auction
2019/11/15
Lot 100
A collection of 4 extraordinary pocket watches
International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, "System Pallweber", Movement No. 21909, Case No. 34443, Cal. 14'' Pallweber, 40 mm, 53 g, circa 1886
A lady's extremely rare pocket watch with digital time display - Pallweber system
Case: silver, engraved monogram. Dial: enamel. Movm.: 1/2 plate movement, monometallic ring balance.
The small, 14'' Pallweber pocket watches are particularly rare, IWC produced only approximately 1,800 of them in this size. After 100 auctions, this is the first of its kind we are able to present. The dial of the WC timepiece is in immaculate condition and beautifully embellished with inscriptions and elaborate, floral ornamentation.
In the late 19th century many watch manufacturers had the so-called jump hour watches in their range - among them renowned makers such as Lange & Söhne in Glashuette. One of the most proliferous producers of this watch type, however, was IWC, using a technology based on Joseph Pallweber's construction; Pallweber had taken out a patent on watches with jumping numerals in 1883.
International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, "System Pallweber", Movement No. 21909, Case No. 34443, Cal. 14'' Pallweber, 40 mm, 53 g, circa 1886
A lady's extremely rare pocket watch with digital time display - Pallweber system
Case: silver, engraved monogram. Dial: enamel. Movm.: 1/2 plate movement, monometallic ring balance.
The small, 14'' Pallweber pocket watches are particularly rare, IWC produced only approximately 1,800 of them in this size. After 100 auctions, this is the first of its kind we are able to present. The dial of the WC timepiece is in immaculate condition and beautifully embellished with inscriptions and elaborate, floral ornamentation.
In the late 19th century many watch manufacturers had the so-called jump hour watches in their range - among them renowned makers such as Lange & Söhne in Glashuette. One of the most proliferous producers of this watch type, however, was IWC, using a technology based on Joseph Pallweber's construction; Pallweber had taken out a patent on watches with jumping numerals in 1883.
Sold
estimated
2.000—5.000 €
Price realized
5.400 €