95th Auction

2017/5/6

Lot 502

Gust(av) Hinrichs Frankfurt a/M. / Schild Fréres & Co. / Eterna SA, Grenchen, Movement No. I 389227, Case No. 1469953, 53 mm, 116 g, circa 1909
A gentleman's rare pocket watch with watch chain - a gift from Emperor Wilhelm II to "Dem Meistergehilfen Eduard Mündel für 29-jährige treue Dienste im königlichen Feuerwerks Laboratorium Spandau 1909" ("To master assistant Eduard Mündel for 29 years of loyal service in the Imperial fireworks laboratories Spandau 1909") - with silver watch chain
Case: silver, pink gilt bezels on the front and back side. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
The back shows the initials of Emperor Wilhelm II with the imperial crown of Germany. The inside is decorated with a carved profile portrait of the emperor surrounded by oak and crown.

estimated
1.1001.500 €
Price realized
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