109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 18
J. Assmann
An extremely rare and very fine Glashuette hunting case minute repeating pocket watch - manufactured in quality 1A
Sold
estimated
20.000—30.000 €
Price realized
20.700 €
specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, polished, case design "Lucia", glazed movement.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
4/5 plate movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Diam.55 mm
Circa1890
Ctry.Germany
Wt.143 g
In circa 1890 this hunter watch with minute repeater already cost 1,075 mark. The standard 1A movement with 19 lines features a granular gilt surface and a 4/5 plate with a Glashuette escapement, screwed gold chatons and a diamond endstone on the balance. It sits in a Lucia-type 750/1,000 gold case.