A. Lange & Söhne

A nearly as new Glashuette quality B gold hunting case watch of historical interest, with 14 K gold chain (15.51 g) and 14 K gold pencil holder (18.41 g including pencil)

Sold

estimated

6.500—8.000 €

Price realized

6.300 €

Our current catalogue

specific features

Case

18 K gold, smooth, engraved noble family crest, case design "Royal".

Dial

Two-tone gilt, engine-turned centre.

Movement

3/4 plate movement, lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.

Case no.89381

Diam.52 mm

Circa1926

Ctry.Germany

Wt.96 g

The watch bears the coat of arms of Italian noble family Ceschi a Santa Croce, who were awarded an earldom in 1570. In 1880 Fra' Johann Baptist Ceschi a Santa Croce, Earl of Cavedine (1827-1905), the most famous member of his family and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was raised to the rank of duke by Emperor Franz Josephs I in Vienna; the title would be passed on to all successive Grand Masters.
Fra' Johann Baptist Ceschi a Santa Croce was a member of Austrian nobility of Italian descent and 74th Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta from March 28, 1879 until his death in 1905.