111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 6
A. Lange & SöhneProfessor Graff
A magnificent Glashuette hunting case pocket watch with case decoration according to Prof. Carl Ludwig Graff, manufactured in quality 1A
Sold
estimated
4.500—8.000 €
Price realized
8.400 €
specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, on both sides engraved Renaissance style ornaments according to Prof. Graff, glazed movement.
Dial
Silver, applied floral gold ornaments.
Movement
3/4 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.16335
Diam.54 mm
Circa1883
Ctry.Germany
Wt.149 g
The pink gold case of this splendour hunting case watch is decorated with designs in the style developed by Professor Graff. Both sides are each engraved with grotesques. The spring lid has a central monogram cartouche. The edge is intricately ornamented on both sides with classic ornaments.
Among the many different Glashütte case forms, those by Professor Graff were the most elaborate and costly pieces.
Professor Carl Ludwig Theodor Graff (1844-1906), Privy Councilor, was in 1875 professor and managing director at the Royal School of Arts and Crafts of Dresden. His designs were inspired by renaissance-style architecture.