110th Auction
2024/5/18
Lot 23
Uhrenfabrik Union Glocke
A collection of 2 pocket watches
A rare Glashuette hunting case pocket watch in a "Louis XV" case
A rare Glashuette hunting case pocket watch in a "Louis XV" case
Sold
estimated
1.700—2.200 €
Price realized
2.100 €
specific features
Case
14 K pink gold, engraved monogram "FP", gold dome with presentation engraving: "Unserem lieben Vater zu seinem Geburtstage - Max Preiss, Ernst Neumärker, Georg Preiss, 1899".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
3/4 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.36889
Diam.53 mm
Circa1899
Ctry.Germany/Switzerland
Wt.104 g
The so-called "Glocken-Union" (bell union) was a secondary brand established by the Dürrstein company in 1890 in Dresden. The watches are Swiss and carry no signature on the dial. The movement is stamped with a logo showing a bell surrounded by five stars.