111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 8
A. Lange & Söhne"Gold für Eisen"
A very fine, extremely rare Glashuette pocket watch in a burnished Borgel steel case
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.500 €
Price realized
2.800 €
specific features
Case
Steel, blackened, case design "Lucia", case maker's punch mark "FB" (François Borgel).
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
3/4 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.55879
Diam.51 mm
Ctry.Germany
Wt.84 g
The crown, bow and opening lip, and glass ring are made of pink gold and create a magnificent contrast to the wonderfully preserved blackened steel case.