Lot 19

Paul Bendfeldt

Moritz Grossmann Stiftung

Full estate of an alumnus at the German Watchmaking School in Glashuette (Saxony): masterpiece - graduate's pocket chronometer, an escapement model and an astatic needle pair, all of museum quality. Includes certificate of recognition for distinguished archievements (dated April 25th, 1913), graduation certificate issued by the German Watchmaking School in Glashuette, certificate of apprenticeship, journeyman's certificate from 1908, references and a photograph of the graduating class of 1913

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A very fine pocket chronometer in 14 K pink gold with engraved monogram "PB" on reverse side and enamel dial; the 3/4 plate movement has an engraved date 25.4.1913, screwed gold chatons, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, a mirror-polished steel cock, and a heavy gold screw compensation balance with a blued freesprung helical balance spring.
A lever escapement model made of a laquered and signed brass plate; it is fitted with a not cut bimetallic screw balance and sits on a walnut base made by Arthur Guricke with glass dome, total height 130 mm.
An astatic needle pair made of brass; partly ebonised oak base made by Arthur Guricke, glass dome, height 160 mm, total height 210 mm.

For his achievements, his diligence and his excellent conduct, Paul Bendfeldt received a document from the Moritz Grossmann Foundation at the German watch- and clockmaking school in Glashuette celebrating his excellence.
Paul Bendfeldt was born in 1888 and did his watchmaking apprenticeship in Grevesmühlen from 1904 to 1907. He attended the German watchmaking school in Glashuette from October 1912 to March 31, 1913 and under the directorship of Prof. L. Strasser was a member of the Activitas and the Altherrenverband of the Saxonia, the Glashütte students' association, which he joined in 1912. After spending some time in Switzerland with the Zurich watch dealer G. Billian Fils from October 1, 1913 to August 1, 1914, he took over the watch shop of his uncle Carl Blanck at Königstraße in Lübeck. He was a very active member of the watchmaker’s guild and died in Lübeck on April 15, 1960.