102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 422
J. C. Maßmann à Berlin, 53 mm, 124 g, circa 1800
A very rare pocket watch with virgule escapement
Case: 18k pink gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, three-arm copper balance.
The gold case, the gold indexes and the gilt tips of the hands merge into a beautiful and appealing appearance; the watch is in excellent condition and was created by a maker of whom only very few pieces are known. Abeler mentions a long case clock in a mahogany case.
A very rare pocket watch with virgule escapement
Case: 18k pink gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, three-arm copper balance.
The gold case, the gold indexes and the gilt tips of the hands merge into a beautiful and appealing appearance; the watch is in excellent condition and was created by a maker of whom only very few pieces are known. Abeler mentions a long case clock in a mahogany case.
Sold
estimated
2.500—3.500 €
Price realized
2.800 €